shortfielder
nounUK /ˈʃɔːtˌfiːldə/
US /ˈʃɔːrtˌfiːldər/
A shortfielder is a baseball player who stands in the infield between the bases.
The shortfielder caught the ball and threw it to first base.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A cricket fielder positioned close to the batter.
The shortfielder dived to stop the ball near the wicket.
3. A soccer player who plays in a forward or attacking midfield role.
The coach moved the shortfielder up to press the defense.
4. A person who fields ground balls in practice drills.
The shortfielder scooped up every grounder during warm-ups.