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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“I locked in and sat on a fastball, which came and promptly went over the center field wall,” Mr. Winfield says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Adolfo Hinojosa checks on the planters near center field at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
So, De Paula went out to left field, and Alex Call started in center field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
He has 9.3 wins above replacement, as calculated by FanGraphs, buoyed by his elite defense in center field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
I told her I had a guy playing center field and left field.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
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