What does the cryptic crossword clue "US comedian almost positioned close to the batter? Not I (8)" mean?

The definition is "US". The wordplay uses a deletion. SE (synonym="SE") + INF (synonym="INF") + ELD (synonym="in cricket or baseball, the region of the playing field near where the batter stands, as opposed to “outfield” further away") = SEINFELD; definition: "US comedian" The answer is SEINFELD.

US comedian almost positioned close to the batter? Not I (8)

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