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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He’s set to start the All-Star Game in right field on Tuesday night.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2025
The Royals have consistently started him in right field.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
The first sacrifice, Jose Herrera, was caught in right field by Tatis, who threw home to try to get Thomas.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
He’s got a plus arm and should be an above-average defender in right field.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2025
The Royals have consistently started him in right field.
—Kansas City Star, 13 July 2025
The first sacrifice, Jose Herrera, was caught in right field by Tatis, who threw home to try to get Thomas.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
He’s got a plus arm and should be an above-average defender in right field.
—Keith Law, New York Times, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for right field
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“Right field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20field. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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