opposite field

American  

[op-uh-zit feeld, -sit] / ˈɒp ə zɪt ˈfild, -sɪt /

noun

Baseball.

1. the part of the playing field that lies opposite to the side of home plate that the batter stands at, specifically right field for a right-handed batter and left field for a left-handed batter.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• opposite-field
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of opposite field

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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

The opposite field solo blast was Raleigh’s fourth homer of the season — most on the team.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

Moreno sliced a 2-1 fastball down the line to the opposite field that right field umpire Gabe Morales called fair.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 11, 2023

Instead of smacking line drives to the opposite field, he sliced lazy pop flies and rolled over on weakly pulled ground balls.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2023

He could not tell where at first, but, as it approached, he saw a countryman in a carter's blouse coming across the opposite field.

From A Dozen Ways Of Love by Dougall, Lily