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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The Dodgers took advantage of the Giants’ sloppy infield play to load the bases for De Paula, who lined a two-run single into shallow center field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
With two outs, Glasnow hung a curveball to Griffin Conine, who drove it to center field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Tommy Edman was penciled into the leadoff spot and will play center field, while Alex Call will be the designated hitter and bat eighth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 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
We’re out in center field under the lights that went on halfway through practice.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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