outfielder

[out-feel-der]

noun

Sports.

1. one of the players, especially in baseball, stationed in the outfield.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outfielder¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; outfield + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In the midst of Hernández’s latest cold spell, the outfielder was unexpectedly benched for Sunday’s series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

From Los Angeles Times

“When that happens, you focus on the big picture, his health, what it means to the team,” Padres outfielder Gavin Sheets told the San Diego Union-Tribune.

From Los Angeles Times

Newcastle have not recruited an outfielder aged 26 or older in more than three years, but it is rather telling that an exception looks set to be made for Wissa, who turns 29 on Wednesday.

From BBC

Despite the loss, the Dodgers did get good news on the injury front Friday, with both first baseman Freddie Freeman and outfielder Alex Call back in action after missing Wednesday’s game.

From Los Angeles Times

Now, the defensively versatile outfielder is one of the harder outs in all the majors.

From Los Angeles Times