outfielder

noun

out·​field·​er -də(r) How to pronounce outfielder (audio)
1
: a fielder stationed in the outfield in cricket
2
: a ballplayer (as in baseball or softball) who covers a position in the outfield

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“Outfielder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfielder. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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