right field
Americannoun
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the area of the outfield to the right of center field, as viewed from home plate.
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the position of the player covering this area.
Etymology
Origin of right field
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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On his first at-bat in the third, Rushing drove a first-pitch sinker to right field for a double.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Whoever started that in right field, I’ll do whatever I need to do to make sure they come every game,” Marmol said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Yamamoto piped a fastball down the middle to Peters, who sent it over the wall in right field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Late in an important game, he put my best friend at second base and me in right field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
I heard his breath stop, and his eyes zeroed in on right field.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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