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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He started in center field and had an RBI single.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
He’s even patrolling center field again after being shunted off to right in a failed attempt to keep him intact.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
He is back to playing center field and is hitting home runs like the Trout of old.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026
He returned to his position in center field, serenaded by a standing ovation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2026
I think about standing in center field during the last inning of the third game—a game we lost 5–0—with tears streaming down my cheeks.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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