center fielder

noun

, Baseball.

1. the player whose position is center field.

Word History and Origins

Origin of center fielder¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

The speedy center fielder hit a weak chopper to the right of the mound that resulted in an infield hit and an RBI that gave the Astros a 2-1 lead.

From Washington Post

The center fielder is just a year older than Soto and almost as talented.

From Washington Post

This year’s class, headlined by Cruz, is a familiar mix of shortstops, center fielders, a catcher and young arms to develop.

From Washington Post

After all, even Alexander Portnoy wanted to be a ball player: “Oh, to be a center fielder, a center fielder—and nothing more!”

From The Daily Beast

The trees, High banks and uneven ground helped me to become a good center-fielder when I played on a flat baseball field.

From Project Gutenberg

The frantic center fielder was racing for the ball amid the daisies.

From Project Gutenberg

The batsman was the Robinson captain and center-fielder, Wood.

From Project Gutenberg

Only one hit went outside the diamond and that plumped square into the hands of the waiting center fielder.

From Project Gutenberg

The center fielder refused to go after it and the umpire yielded, throwing out another old ball.

From Project Gutenberg