内野(ないや)

ないや
noun
infield
sports
1. infield
The area of a baseball field within the baselines, or the players who defend that area.
内野(ないや)ゴロでアウトになった。
He was out on an infield grounder.
内野手(ないやしゅ)が素早(すばや)く捕球(ほきゅう)した。
The infielder quickly caught the ball.
彼(かれ)は内野(ないや)の守備(しゅび)が得意(とくい)だ。
He is good at infield defense.

内野(ないや) refers to the diamond-shaped area of a baseball field enclosed by the baselines. It also refers collectively to the players who defend this area.

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Antonym: 外野(がいや) (outfield)
Related: 投手(とうしゅ) (pitcher)
Related: 捕手(ほしゅ) (catcher)
Related: 一塁手(いちるいしゅ) (first baseman)
Related: 遊撃手(ゆうげきしゅ) (shortstop)
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Added 2026.2.1 15:15 · Revised 2026.10.13 21:26
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