center field
the area of the outfield beyond second base and between right field and left field.
the position of the player covering this area.
Origin of center field
1Words Nearby center field
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How to use center field in a sentence
Robles better be ready to catch a lot of balls in left center field, because Schwarber is not a great outfielder.
The new Nats: Four players Washington hopes will help get them back to the postseason. | Fred Bowen | February 24, 2021 | Washington PostA camera opened on a shot of the pitcher sitting next to team president Andrew Friedman on a platform in center field at Dodger Stadium, with Bauer sitting in the center, his face blurred at times by the glare of the Southern California sun.
Trevor Bauer, unorthodox star with an unorthodox deal, gets an unorthodox Dodgers intro | Chelsea Janes | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostPlans have yet to be finalized, but the sportsbook will be open year-round and occupy the former “center field Social” space at the corner of N Street and Half Street SE, located just outside the center field gate.
A sportsbook is coming to Nationals Park as part of Nationals’ new partnership with BetMGM | Scott Allen | January 11, 2021 | Washington PostThe play is designed to drop the box safety and a cornerback back to defend the two deep halves of the field, which lets Ryan, who starts deep, step up and play center field.
Washington football notes: Run-stop struggles, and the future at quarterback | Sam Fortier | November 10, 2020 | Washington PostPresident Woodrow Wilson was an avid baseball fan who had played center field and second base for the Fighting Wildcats at Davidson College as a freshman.
This Year's World Series Isn't the First Played During a Pandemic. Here's What Happened to Baseball in 1918 | Melissa August | October 23, 2020 | Time
A further experiment to plant elm trees beyond center field was mercifully cut short.
100 Years of Wrigley Field: Are the Chicago Cubs Horrible Because of the Ballpark? | Luke Epplin | March 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDoug Glanville played center field for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers from 1996 through 2004.
Away sailed the ball toward center field, some distance to the right of Shultz, who stretched his stout legs to get under it.
The New Boys at Oakdale | Morgan ScottStalking back to his position in deep center field, Nap said softly to himself, "I'm glad I did it if it pleases him."
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High | Leslie W. QuirkHe had no hope of an error; he could already see the play reported, "Flied out to center field."
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High | Leslie W. QuirkIn spite of these minor mishaps, Nap sauntered out to center field with a song on his lips.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High | Leslie W. QuirkNot another ball was batted to center field; not once, in the innings that followed, was Nap on base.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High | Leslie W. Quirk
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