1
a
: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate
b
: the defensive positions comprising first base, second base, shortstop, and third base
also
: the players who play these positions
2
: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track
3
: a field near a farmhouse
Examples of infield in a Sentence
He threw the ball across the infield.
The team has one of the best infields in the league.
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If Bichette can go in the infield, then the look of the Blue Jays lineup will not change too much and will be getting back a major cog.
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Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
In February, the company unveiled multi-year plans to invest about $1 billion across multiple projects at the racetrack, including permanent infield structures.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
After a huddle in the infield, the six-man umpiring crew determined that Naylor had deliberately obstructed Clement’s throw and called Polanco out at first to end the inning.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Isiah Kiner-Falefa followed up with an infield single that scored Ernie Clement.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
In February, the company unveiled multi-year plans to invest about $1 billion across multiple projects at the racetrack, including permanent infield structures.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
After a huddle in the infield, the six-man umpiring crew determined that Naylor had deliberately obstructed Clement’s throw and called Polanco out at first to end the inning.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Isiah Kiner-Falefa followed up with an infield single that scored Ernie Clement.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Infield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infield. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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infield
noun
in·field
ˈin-ˌfēld 
1
a
: the area of a baseball field enclosed by the three bases and home plate
b
: the players positioned in the infield
2
: the area enclosed by a racetrack or running track
infielder
noun
-ˌfēl-dər
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