outfield

noun out·field \ ˈau̇t-ˌfēld \

Updated on: 26 Apr 2018

Definition of outfield

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

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outfielder

play \ˈau̇t-ˌfēl-dər\ noun

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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.

Recent Examples of outfield from the Web

Holloway, a freshman shortstop, blooped a single just into the outfield to snap a 4-4 tie.

— michael osipoff, Post-Tribune, "Notre Dame recruit Anna Holloway ignites onslaught as Crown Point overpowers Lake Central," 20 Apr. 2018
Despite missing 12 games due to an oblique injury, Yelich is off to a good start with his new squad, hitting .393 with a home run and five RBI entering Thursday and making highlight-reel catches in the outfield.

— andre c. fernandez, miamiherald, "Trading places: Brinson, Yelich experiencing Miami-Milwaukee reunions this week," 19 Apr. 2018
Not ideal, with Mazara playing his off outfield position, but not the end of the world.

— jeff wilson, star-telegram, "Rangers Reaction: Lineup shuffle reflects how an MLB team's plans always change | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 18 Apr. 2018
Buckets have been set up to catch water & ice coming down in the outfield.

— pete grathoff, kansascity, "Here are photos from inside Rogers Centre, where Royals were scheduled to play Monday | The Kansas City Star," 16 Apr. 2018
Coleman, 22, was playing the outfield at Class A Tampa.

— dom amore, courant.com, "Yankees Acquire Former UConn Baseball Star L.J. Mazzilli In Trade With Mets," 10 Apr. 2018
Will Hoskins play both corner outfield positions in the same inning?

— marcus hayes, Philly.com, "Charlie Manuel, Larry Bowa intrigued by Phillies' analytics and Gabe Kapler | Marcus Hayes," 29 Mar. 2018
When Braun plays in the outfield with Yelich and Cain, Santana will sit.

— tom haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Brewers manager Craig Counsell: Having too many good players is an asset, not a problem," 27 Mar. 2018
Both can play center and another outfield position.

— terry pluto, cleveland.com, "Cleveland Indians: Jason Kipnis, Mike Napoli, Rajai Davis -- Terry Pluto (video)," 3 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of outfield

1868

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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OUTFIELD Defined for English Language Learners

outfield

noun

Definition of outfield for English Language Learners

: the part of a baseball field that includes the area beyond the infield and between the foul lines
: the part of a cricket field that is away from the wickets
: the players who are positioned in the outfield