Field \Field\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Fielded; p. pr. & vb. n. Fielding.]

1. To take the field. [Obs.]

--Spenser.

2. (Ball Playing) To stand out in the field, ready to catch, stop, or throw the ball.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Fielding \Field"ing\, n. (Ball Playing) The act of playing as a fielder.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)