right field

noun

Updated on: 26 May 2018

Definition of right field

1 : the part of the baseball outfield to the right looking out from home plate

2 : the position of the player defending right field

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right fielder

noun

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Recent Examples of right field from the Web

But the strugglers at the bottom of the lineup, like Peterson at third base and Sisco behind the plate, the Orioles can't afford to go defense over offense in places like right field.

— jon meoli, baltimoresun.com, "Trumbo's misplay in right field opens door for 3-run 8th as White Sox rally past Orioles, 3-2," 23 May 2018
Franklin Central’s Emma Herron led off the inning with a double to right field and Kenzie Hart got on base on a fielder’s choice.

— andrew hussey, Indianapolis Star, "Martinsville's Lexis Lucas delivers gem in sectional opener," 21 May 2018
The Cubs scored their first run in the third on a single by Almora and a double to right field by Kris Bryant.

— mark gonzales, chicagotribune.com, "Cubs fall to Reds 5-4 in extra innings; Javier Baez involved in bench-clearing spat," 19 May 2018
One inning later, Clemens followed a Duke Ellis triple with a towering two-run shot over the right field fence to tie the game at 3-3.

— nick moyle, San Antonio Express-News, "Clemens’ game-winning homer lifts Texas over TCU," 18 May 2018
Following a two-out single from Haley Cruse, Lilley smashed a double that rolled to the wall through the right field gap that scored Cruse to give Oregon a 2-0 lead.

— special to the oregonian, OregonLive.com, "Megan Kleist's gem sends Oregon Ducks softball past Drake, into Eugene Regional final," 18 May 2018
On Saturday night, Anderson tried to barehand a ball in right field that resulted in an Atlanta run.

— matthew defranks, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Marlins nearly shut out against Braves, drop sixth of last seven," 13 May 2018
The Rangers’ only run came on Ronald Guzman’s homer to right field on a 98 mph fastball in the third inning.

— stefan stevenson, star-telegram, "Charlie Morton rings up 14 strikeouts as Astros even series with Rangers | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 12 May 2018
Canha has started 17 games in center, three at first base and one in left field, also appearing in right field.

— john shea, San Francisco Chronicle, "A’s Mark Canha impresses at the center of change," 10 May 2018

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First Known Use of right field

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RIGHT FIELD Defined for English Language Learners

right field

noun

Definition of right field for English Language Learners

: the part of a baseball outfield that is to the right when you are looking out from home plate; also : the position of the player defending right field