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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As the Friday night sun started to set at Oracle Park, Jordan Hicks looked into the outfield and thought about the two ERA leaders in the National League.
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
In his career, Frazier has played defensively at third base, shortstop and all three outfield positions.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2024
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
In his career, Frazier has played defensively at third base, shortstop and all three outfield positions.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2024
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“Outfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfield. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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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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