0 the part of a cricket or baseball field that is closest to the player who hits the ball, or the group of players there --
1 (in baseball) the part of the playing field enclosed by the bases, or the four players whose positions are near the bases --
The utility player divided his career almost equally between infield and outfield positions.
However, he played every infield position and found work as a utility player.
Lacking an infield lighting system, cars were driven inside the stadium to illuminate it for the last two events of the decathlon.
As part of the renovations, the infield was redone and the outfield fences were moved closer to home plate.
Other changes included all new lights, exterior cosmetic improvements, new infield turf, dugout expansion, and improvements to the concourse areas.
The city also agreed to install a practice infield and to expand the clubhouses.
Basketball and volleyball courts are also lined on the tartan infield.
It had a dirt skin infield on the basepaths for baseball through 1972, until converted to sliding pits at the bases for 1973.
