in·field 
/ˈɪnˌfi:ld/ noun
plural in·fields /ˈɪnˌfi:ld/ noun [count] 1 a : the part of a baseball field that includes the area within and around the three bases and home plate
▪ He threw the ball across the infield. — often used before another noun ▪ an infield grounder ▪ an infield hit
b : the part of a cricket field that is close to the wickets
c : the players who are positioned in the infield
▪ The team has one of the best infields in the league. — compare outfield 2 chiefly US : the area that a racetrack or running track goes around : the area inside a track
▪ He threw the ball across the infield. — often used before another noun ▪ an infield grounder ▪ an infield hit
b : the part of a cricket field that is close to the wickets
c : the players who are positioned in the infield
▪ The team has one of the best infields in the league. — compare outfield
— in·field·er /ˈɪnˌfi:ldɚ/ noun, plural in·field·ers [count] US
▪ a skillful infielder [=a baseball player who plays in the infield]
/ˈɪnˌfi:ldɚ/ noun, plural in·field·ers [count] US ▪ a skillful infielder [=a baseball player who plays in the infield]
