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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On the next at-bat, Ohtani drove in Teoscar Hernández from third on a sacrifice fly to center field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Jones was expected to lock down center field and provide leadership.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
He started in center field and had an RBI single.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
And Wrobleski nodded, as if in acceptance, before turning to watch the ball fly over the wall in center field for a solo homer.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
The ball went right through the legs of the shortstop and into center field.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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