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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Cesar Cedeno’s 200-foot fly ball in the fifth inning fell for an inside-the-park grand slam home run as second baseman Jim Lefebvre and right fielder Bill Buckner of the Dodgers collided. — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 In the fifth inning, left fielder Sam Antonacci just missed making a leaping grab on a ball hit to the wall by Isaac Paredes. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026 Right fielder Seiya Suzuki hit a solo home run to center field, and Bregman’s second home run of the game went to left-center field. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Can’t-miss Andruw Jones content - Clone Former Braves center fielder Andruw Jones is having his big day in Cooperstown, New York as he is inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 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 4 Sep. 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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