infielder

noun

in·​field·​er ˈin-ˌfēl-dər How to pronounce infielder (audio)
: a baseball player who plays in the infield

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Could Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner be his next target? Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025 Gone is Gavin Lux, the homegrown infielder who, after years of trade speculation, finally was dealt to the Cincinnati Reds for a prospect and draft pick Monday. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025 The Rockies received five players in return, including infielder Mateo Gil, pitchers Tony Locey, Jake Sommers, and Austin Gomber, and corner infielder, Elehuris Montero. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Utility options A couple of utility types signed early (Kyle Farmer, Kevin Newman) leaving the market for backup infielders somewhat need-specific. Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for infielder 

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of infielder was in 1867

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“Infielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infielder. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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