fielder

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any member of the team that is fielding (= trying to stop the other team from scoring by catching or stopping the ball) in a game such as cricket or baseball:

The fielder took an amazing catch.

He was an excellent fielder, both close to the wicket and in the outfield.

(in baseball) a person playing defense who tries to catch or pick up the ball after it has been hit