left field

noun

1

: the position of the player defending left field

2

: the part of the baseball outfield to the left looking out from the plate

3

a

: a state or position far from the mainstream (as of prevailing opinion)

they were really out in left field with that idea

b

: a source of the unexpected or illogical

that question came out of left field

left fielder noun

Examples of left field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Grichuk has played all three outfield positions and could man left field when the Yankees face a southpaw. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026

Grichuk played a lot of DH last season (48 games) while also spending time in right field (40 games), left field (19 games) and center field (2 games). —Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026

Along with catching, the 23-year-old Rodriguez has spent time at first base (57 games), second base (three games), third base (97 games) and left field (24 games) during his time in the minors. —Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2026

Kyle Stowers will be in a corner outfield spot, most likely left field. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for left field

• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield
• downfield
• goldfield
• hayfield

Kids Definition

left field

noun

1

: the part of the baseball outfield to the left looking out from home plate

2

: the position of the player defending left field

left fielder noun