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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Center fielder Andy Pages misplayed a long drive toward the wall. Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2025 San Diego Padres center fielder Jackson Merrill reached a deal for a minimum of $135 million and Boston Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell will rake in at least $60 million. Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Fairchild, acquired in a Monday trade with the Cincinnati Reds after Braves left fielder Jurickson Profar’s 80-game PED suspension, started in right field Wednesday in place of Jarred Kelenic. David O'Brien, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025 The confidence in the rookie was such that Preller dealt away four minor-league center fielders. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 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 Apr. 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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