1
a
: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate
b
: the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base
also
: the players who play these positions
2
: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track
3
: a field near a farmhouse
Examples of infield in a Sentence
He threw the ball across the infield.
The team has one of the best infields in the league.
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This is not to say the Red Sox have signed Toro in place of Bregman, but with their interest in continuing negotiations with Bregman reportedly dwindling, this could be the final addition to to Boston's infield depth before opening day.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
He’s never appeared anywhere but the infield as a professional, be it as a minor leaguer or during stints in winter ball.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
That’s certainly good news for the Twins, whose infield construction around Correa is not yet set.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2025
Berti, 35, is expected to provide depth in a Cubs infield that has Nico Hoerner at second base and top prospect Matt Shaw in the mix at third base.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
He’s never appeared anywhere but the infield as a professional, be it as a minor leaguer or during stints in winter ball.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
That’s certainly good news for the Twins, whose infield construction around Correa is not yet set.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2025
Berti, 35, is expected to provide depth in a Cubs infield that has Nico Hoerner at second base and top prospect Matt Shaw in the mix at third base.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Infield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infield. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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infield
noun
in·field
ˈin-ˌfēld 
1
a
: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate
b
: the players positioned in the infield
2
: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track
infielder
noun
-ˌfēl-dər
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