noun

infielder

infielder

The infielder made a great play at second base.

The infielder made a great play at second base.

((an infielder)) a player in baseball who plays in the infield The infielder is a key player on the team.

Synonyms: shortstop, second baseman (specific types)

From 'in-' (inside) + 'field' + '-er' (a person who does something). A person who plays inside the main area of a baseball field.

Picture the 'in-field' of a baseball diamond. An infielder is a player *in* that area.

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