center fielder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of center fielder
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Another future Hall of Famer, Boston center fielder Jim O’Rourke, made the league’s first hit, a single in the top of the first.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
He also cemented himself as the top center fielder in the game.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
OUTFIELDER: Anthony Murphy, Corona, Sr.; LSU commit is center fielder who chases down flyballs, hits home runs and can run.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026
He’s also the starting center fielder for the baseball team.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025
A center fielder has the whole field in front of him and can see things the other fielders can’t, so good center fielders are constantly calling out directions.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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