Fielder

/ˈfiːldər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A player on a team who is responsible for catching or retrieving the ball in field sports.

The fielder made a stunning catch in the outfield, saving the game for his team.

In baseball, a player on the defensive side who is positioned in the field and attempts to field the ball hit by the batter.

The shortstop is an excellent fielder known for his quick reflexes.

In cricket, a player who is positioned in the field to catch or retrieve the ball and assist in getting batsmen out.

The fielder dived to stop the ball from reaching the boundary.

From the word 'field' combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

outfielder

A fielder who plays in the outfield, responsible for catching fly balls and limiting runs.

infielder

A fielder who plays in the infield area close to the pitcher's mound.

utility fielder

A player who is capable of playing multiple positions.

field

An area where the game is played.

catcher

A player who catches pitches thrown by the pitcher.

pitcher

A player who throws the ball to the catcher.

The guy in the outfield who just stands around.

That fielder looks like he’s just enjoying the view.

A player who frequently drops catches.

He's such a flopper; I've never seen a worse fielder.