right field
noun
1
: the part of the baseball outfield to the right looking out from home plate
2
: the position of the player defending right field
right fielder
noun
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Up stepped dangerous leadoff man Shohei Ohtani, Canning’s former Angels teammate, who had singled sharply to right field in the third inning.
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Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 7 June 2025
While the Yankees may look for more versatility, McMahon would be a prime candidate for Yankee Stadium and its short porch in right field.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Allred hit a fly ball to right field and Sydney Barker’s throw to the plate was wide, allowing Davis to score easily.
—Cliff Brunt, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
With two outs in the bottom of the third, MacPherson crushed a two-run bomb over the right field fence.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 7 June 2025
While the Yankees may look for more versatility, McMahon would be a prime candidate for Yankee Stadium and its short porch in right field.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Allred hit a fly ball to right field and Sydney Barker’s throw to the plate was wide, allowing Davis to score easily.
—Cliff Brunt, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
With two outs in the bottom of the third, MacPherson crushed a two-run bomb over the right field fence.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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“Right field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20field. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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