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fielder (baseball)
A defensive player in baseball who is not the pitcher or catcher. Refers collectively to the seven position players in the field: first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, third baseman, left fielder, center fielder, and right fielder.
野手がエラーをした。
The fielder made an error.
あの選手は投手から野手に転向した。
That player converted from pitcher to fielder.
今年のドラフトでは即戦力の野手を中心に指名する方針だ。
The plan for this year's draft is to mainly select fielders who can contribute immediately.
USAGE:
A baseball term. 野手 specifically excludes the battery (投手 pitcher and 捕手 catcher). Can be further divided into 内野手 (infielder) and 外野手 (outfielder).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 内野手 (infielder)
- 外野手 (outfielder)
- 野手転向 (conversion to fielder)
- 守備専門の野手 (defensive specialist fielder)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 投手: pitcher — the player who throws the ball
- 捕手: catcher — the player behind home plate