center fielder

American  

noun

Baseball.

1. the player whose position is center field.

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Etymology

Origin of center fielder

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

Logan trusts Walk-Green, putting him in the middle of the field on defense so he can observe and use his instincts to intervene, just like he does as a center fielder for the baseball team.

From Los Angeles Times

It was an outstanding sophomore season, one that saw him become the first Dodgers center fielder in 13 years to hit better than .250 with at least 23 homers.

From Los Angeles Times

Roberts said Edman will play mostly center fielder during his rehab stint, something he had been unable to do earlier this season while battling an ankle injury.

From Los Angeles Times

Sensing Tatis converging from right field, center fielder Jackson Merrill briefly hesitated while pursuing the drive, before awkwardly reaching for it with an underhanded attempt.

From Los Angeles Times

Dodgers center fielder James Outman ends the game with a jumping catch at the wall in straightaway center field.

From Los Angeles Times