opposite field
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Origin of opposite field
First recorded in 1950–55
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He has had more hard contact, especially to center and the opposite field.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025
No energy, the shaking of their heads, after weak outs and total disregard of fundamentals such as moving runners over and hitting to the opposite field when pitched outside.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024
Left-handed hitting Luis Garcia crushed it over the fence in left field for an opposite field three-run homer.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024
The opposite field blast traveled 414 feet per MLB Statcast.
From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024
The blacksmith stepped to the door, wiped his streaming forehead with one hand and waved the other to the parson plowing in the opposite field.
From A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time by Caine, Hall, Sir
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