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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Right fielder Sal Frelick has saved nine, second baseman Bruce Turang eight and shortstop Joey Ortiz five. Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Williams, a middle infielder and center fielder, is considered the Mets’ No. 1 prospect. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025 After two hits, Romero got Matt Shaw to ground into a fielder’s choice to escape the jam. Warren Mayes, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025 After Mets fielders headed toward the dugout, home plate umpire Ryan Additon announced a pitch-clock violation against Helsley. Will Sammon, New York Times, 10 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 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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