center fielder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of center fielder
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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“I knew what I was getting into,” said Peters, now the center fielder for the Chicago White Sox.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Emmet Sheehan gave up an RBI single to Padres’ center fielder Jackson Merrill in the fourth inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The Rays’ center fielder had hit the ball hard enough that Freeman, more than a handful of steps away from the bag, wouldn’t be able to make the play unassisted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
The 6-foot, 170-pounder batted .531 with 52 hits and 10 home runs while making the transition from center fielder to shortstop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
As Alex rounded second base, Rex passed the center fielder and was closing fast.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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