内野
Meanings
1
Baseball term for the area inside the baselines, including the positions of first, second, third base, and shortstop. Often contrasted with 外野 (outfield).
See also: 外野
He is good at infield defense.
The batted ball went through the infield and rolled into the outfield.
Usage patterns
- 内野を守るto play/guard the infield
He's good at playing infield.
- 内野フライが上がるan infield fly goes up
The batted ball became a high infield fly.
- 内野ゴロを打つto hit a ground ball to the infield
The batter hit a ground ball to the infield and was out.