fielder

noun field·er \ˈfēl-dər\

baseball or cricket : a player who is in the field while the opposing team is batting

Full Definition of FIELDER

: one that fields; especially : a defensive player stationed in the field (as in baseball)

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noun field·er \ˈfēl-dər\

: a baseball player other than the pitcher or catcher on the team that is not at bat

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