center field
Americannoun
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the area of the outfield beyond second base and between right field and left field.
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the position of the player covering this area.
Etymology
Origin of center field
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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And Pages’ two-run home run to center field off Luis Curvelo in the eighth brought home Muncy, who had singled.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
In center field, Dodgers fans were greeted by oversize replicas of those trophies, the better for taking a selfie.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
McLean delivered a four-seam fastball into the center of the strike zone and Boston Red Sox left-fielder Wilyer Abreu duly pounced, crushing a 414-foot solo home run to center field for a 2-0 lead.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Venezuela appeared to be closing in on victory but were jolted by Harper's 432-foot home run to center field off reliever Andres Machado in the eighth.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Whenever I’m playing center field, I always keep a wad of seeds in my cheek and spit them at patches of grass, divots, pieces of paper, and dandelions.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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