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.
Recent Examples on the Web
As the Friday night sun started to set at Oracle Park, Jordan Hicks looked into the outfield and thought about the two ERA leaders in the National League.
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Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
In his career, Frazier has played defensively at third base, shortstop and all three outfield positions.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Smith then failed to corral a potential inning-ending third strike on a foul tip, allowing Harrison Bader to score Alvarez with a single to center — an RBI aided by Andy Pages’ bobbling of the ball in the outfield, negating any attempt for a play at the plate.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The Supreme Court tackles the case next week. GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Just past the outfield fence of the local little league ballpark, homeless residents of this sleepy Oregon town erect tents to spend the night protected from cold and rain.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Fans watched the Marysville game from cars parked along the outfield perimeter.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
The additions of Trent Grisham and Alex Verdugo significantly strengthen the Yankees’ outfield defense.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
Heyman’s hard ground ball skipped off the heel of Jimenez’s glove and went into the outfield.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2024
Wade back in the outfield For the second game in a row Saturday, Melvin kept the young outfielder on the bench in favor of LaMonte Wade Jr., who got the start in right field with Wilmer Flores at first base.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2024
In his career, Frazier has played defensively at third base, shortstop and all three outfield positions.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2024
Advertisement Smith then failed to corral a potential inning-ending third strike on a foul tip, allowing Harrison Bader to score Alvarez with a single to center — an RBI aided by Andy Pages’ bobbling of the ball in the outfield, negating any attempt for a play at the plate.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The Supreme Court tackles the case next week. GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- Just past the outfield fence of the local little league ballpark, homeless residents of this sleepy Oregon town erect tents to spend the night protected from cold and rain.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2024
Fans watched the Marysville game from cars parked along the outfield perimeter.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
The additions of Trent Grisham and Alex Verdugo significantly strengthen the Yankees’ outfield defense.
—Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
Heyman’s hard ground ball skipped off the heel of Jimenez’s glove and went into the outfield.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2024
Wade back in the outfield For the second game in a row Saturday, Melvin kept the young outfielder on the bench in favor of LaMonte Wade Jr., who got the start in right field with Wilmer Flores at first base.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2024
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“Outfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfield. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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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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