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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Whatever chemistry is required for incredible players to band together existed immediately, and the remaining outfield players worked hard to support them, defend and create chances to put the ball in behind opponents on counterattacks.
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Frazier can also play third or a corner outfield spot.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The 11-time All-Star who been plagued by injuries since 2021 says his familiar position isn’t as physically demanding as the corner outfield spots, contrary to traditional thinking.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Outside of the outfield, a group whose intrigue is more so rooted in specific alignment and less so the names that’ll play there, the second base vacancy remains the most high-profile competition on the position player side.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Frazier can also play third or a corner outfield spot.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 16 Feb. 2026
The 11-time All-Star who been plagued by injuries since 2021 says his familiar position isn’t as physically demanding as the corner outfield spots, contrary to traditional thinking.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Outside of the outfield, a group whose intrigue is more so rooted in specific alignment and less so the names that’ll play there, the second base vacancy remains the most high-profile competition on the position player side.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 16 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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