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 Giants’ outfield defense graded out as among the worst in the majors last season.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
And, as of now, their outfield might be a little too crowded.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The Royals are moving in their outfield fences, which should help generate more offense and possibly lead to additional extra-base hits.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
After addressing their two biggest needs this offseason, the bullpen and outfield, via free agency, the Dodgers appear to be relatively set with their roster a little more than three weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Arizona.
—Ed Guzman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
And, as of now, their outfield might be a little too crowded.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The Royals are moving in their outfield fences, which should help generate more offense and possibly lead to additional extra-base hits.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
After addressing their two biggest needs this offseason, the bullpen and outfield, via free agency, the Dodgers appear to be relatively set with their roster a little more than three weeks before pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Arizona.
—Ed Guzman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Outfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfield. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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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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