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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The senior right fielder is hitting those homers on varsity this spring. Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026 McGonigle's line drive single in the sixth knocked in Jake Rogers, who led off the inning with a liner that bounced past center fielder Evan Carter for a triple. CBS News, 4 May 2026 Anthony was checked by the trainer but continued his at bat and grounded into a fielder’s choice, continuing to flex his hand at the first base bag. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026 Right fielder Talon Tucker (Granite Hills High) was 4-for-10 in the three games with a home run and four RBIs. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fielder

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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 5 May. 2026.

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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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