野手
Meanings
1
fielder
Baseball term for any defensive player, including infielders and outfielders. Contrasts with 投手 (pitcher).
He played an active role as a fielder in high school.
Check the fielders' defensive positions.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が野手として活躍するfor someone to play actively as a fielder
He played actively as a fielder and contributed to the team's victory.
- 〈人〉を野手に起用するto use someone as a fielder (in a lineup)
The manager put the rookie in as a fielder.