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infielder

[ in-feel-der ]

noun

Baseball.
  1. any of the four defensive players stationed around the infield.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of infielder1

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70; infield + -er 1
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The Dodgers improved to 17-4 on Jackie Robinson Day, the April 15 tradition since 2004 that celebrates and honors the anniversary of the Dodgers’ Black Hall of Fame infielder breaking the color barrier in 1947.

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She also plays first and third base, having been an All-Southern Section Division 1 selection as an infielder last year when she hit seven homers.

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Meanwhile, Gerfers kept letting his talented collection of infielders make plays.

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That explains the oversized glove, which for Anderson felt like a jai alai cesta compared with the modest mitts infielders use.

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When asked about the team’s new South Korean infielder, and exactly how he will fit into the club’s plans come opening day, Roberts acknowledged that there is still a “question mark” with Kim’s bat.

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