fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər 

: one that fields

especially : a defensive player stationed in the field (as in baseball)

Examples of fielder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Grisham, who has dealt with multiple hamstring injuries the last two years, was the worst center fielder in terms of Outs Above Average (-6) and Fielding Run Value (-5). — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026

Cooper Pratt tied it for Milwaukee right after Pivetta’s exit when left fielder Dustin Harris couldn’t throw him out on Jackson Chourio’s 242-foot sacrifice fly. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Center fielder Andy Pages, who batted so poorly last October he was benched for the final three games of the World Series, is hitless in seven at-bats in this series, with four strikeouts. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Frelick slid in head first, easily beating center fielder Jackson Merrill's throw. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fielder

• fielder's choice

Rhymes for fielder

• wielder
• outfielder

Kids Definition

fielder

noun

field·​er ˈfēl-dər 

: one that fields

especially : a baseball player stationed in the outfield while the opposing team is at bat