fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a defensive player stationed in the field (as in baseball)

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The Chicago Cubs officially lost their right fielder, the Toronto Blue Jays lost their shortstop, and both the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals lost another starting pitcher. Chad Jennings, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 The visitors tacked on two more runs in the fourth on a fielder’s choice groundout and a sacrifice fly. Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025 Earlier on the road trip, the center fielder accomplished the first half of the feat, hitting his 30th home run of the season in Kansas City. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025 Teodosio is an elite defensive center fielder, but the Angels have been trying to get more out of him at the plate. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fielder

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fielder was in 1832

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“Fielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fielder. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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fielder

noun
field·​er ˈfēl-dər How to pronounce fielder (audio)
: one that fields
especially : a baseball player stationed in the outfield while the opposing team is at bat

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