center field


center field

noun

Definition of CENTER FIELD

1
: the position of the player for defending center field
2
: the part of the baseball outfield between right and left field
— center fielder noun

Examples of CENTER FIELD

  1. a fly ball to center field
  2. She used to be a shortstop but now she plays center field.

First Known Use of CENTER FIELD

1857

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