infield

noun

in·​field ˈin-ˌfēld 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Rojas reportedly agreed to terms with the White Sox this week, offering Chicago a more versatile option for their infield rotation than Moncada. —Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025

Kim’s arrival, however, could signal more potential changes coming to the club’s 2025 roster, leaving the team with a crowded crop of middle infield options entering next year. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025

The last man, to Dombrowski, is someone who can play on the infield. —Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025

There hasn’t been a lot of public scuttlebutt around infield trade targets, but a deal can come to fruition without rumors getting out beforehand. —Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Phrases Containing infield

• infield hit
• infield out

Kids Definition

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

-ˌfēl-dər

noun