outfield
noun
out·field
ˈau̇t-ˌfēld 
1
: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines
2
: the baseball defensive positions comprising right field, center field, and left field
also
: the players who occupy these positions
Examples of outfield in a Sentence
He threw the ball to home plate from the outfield.
The team has one of the best outfields in the league.
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The veteran would be a small upgrade in the outfield for the Padres.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
At one point in the outfield, Kerry Carpenter looked up at the scoreboard.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 June 2025
In American League voting, the Angels’ Mike Trout is one of four finalists to secure one of two openings in the outfield.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Craig Biggio played 1,989 games at second, 429 at catcher and 363 in the outfield.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
At one point in the outfield, Kerry Carpenter looked up at the scoreboard.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 30 June 2025
In American League voting, the Angels’ Mike Trout is one of four finalists to secure one of two openings in the outfield.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Craig Biggio played 1,989 games at second, 429 at catcher and 363 in the outfield.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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“Outfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfield. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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outfield
noun
out·field
ˈau̇t-ˌfēld
1
: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines
2
: the players positioned in the outfield
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