infielder
noun
in·field·er ˈin-ˌfēl-dər 
: a baseball player who plays in the infield
Example Sentences
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Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Two Reds prospects, infielder Tyler Callihan and right-hander José Acuña, earned weekly awards in their respective leagues Monday. The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2022 The Orioles claimed right-hander Jake Reed off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers while infielder Jonathan Araúz was placed on the restricted list. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 5 Sep. 2022 Dodgers infielder Hanser Alberto threw a scoreless ninth to set a major league record with seven pitching appearances by a non-pitcher in one season. Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 In addition to Martínez, the A’s recalled outfielder Cristian Pache from Las Vegas and optioned left-hander Jared Koenig and infielder David MacKinnon to the Aviators. Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Aug. 2022 The catcher and occasional infielder played for the Red Sox from 1969-70. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Tyler Freeman, another hot shot prospect, just replaced Ernie Clement as a utility infielder on the 26-man roster. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 In addition to Martin, infielder Yonny Hernandez also was optioned to Triple-A Reno. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 1 Aug. 2022 See More
Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2022 Two Reds prospects, infielder Tyler Callihan and right-hander José Acuña, earned weekly awards in their respective leagues Monday. The Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2022 The Orioles claimed right-hander Jake Reed off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers while infielder Jonathan Araúz was placed on the restricted list. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 5 Sep. 2022 Dodgers infielder Hanser Alberto threw a scoreless ninth to set a major league record with seven pitching appearances by a non-pitcher in one season. Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 In addition to Martínez, the A’s recalled outfielder Cristian Pache from Las Vegas and optioned left-hander Jared Koenig and infielder David MacKinnon to the Aviators. Steve Kroner, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Aug. 2022 The catcher and occasional infielder played for the Red Sox from 1969-70. Peter Abraham, BostonGlobe.com, 27 Aug. 2022 Tyler Freeman, another hot shot prospect, just replaced Ernie Clement as a utility infielder on the 26-man roster. Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 8 Aug. 2022 In addition to Martin, infielder Yonny Hernandez also was optioned to Triple-A Reno. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1867, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
infielder
noun
in·field·er ˈin-ˌfēl-dər
: a baseball player who plays in the infield
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