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Infielder - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An infielder is a baseball player who defends the area near the bases, typically playing as a first, second, or third baseman or as a shortstop. They field ground balls and make quick throws.

infielder

/ɪnˈfildər/ /ɪnˈfiːldə/

Definition:

A baseball player positioned in the infield, covering bases or fielding ground balls.

Synonyms:

infield player, baseman, shortstop, second baseman

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

outfielder, pitcher

Common Collocations:

skilled infielder, starting infielder, infielder’s glove, defensive infielder

Derivatives:

infield, infielding

Usage Tips:

Use "infielder" to refer to players near the bases; avoid for outfielders or pitchers.

Common Phrases:

gold-glove infielder, slick-fielding infielder, veteran infielder

Etymology:

Derived from "infield," meaning the inner area of a baseball field, plus "-er" denoting a player.

Examples:

  • 1. The infielder caught the ground ball smoothly.
  • 2. She is the team’s best infielder this season.
  • 3. The coach moved him from outfielder to infielder last year.
  • 4. A quick reaction is essential for an infielder.

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