center fielder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of center fielder
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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JJ Haley is a receiver and center fielder for the baseball team who could play both sports in college.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Dodgers: The loss of center fielder Andy Pages is significant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
The Dodgers are already without center fielder Andy Pages and backup catcher Dalton Rushing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Ebel, who coached Cubs star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic this year, gave him grief for serving as the designated hitter on Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Watch, unable to breathe, as our center fielder, Britt-Marie Hogan—my best girl friend—runs with everything she’s got to keep up with the soaring yellow ball...
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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