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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Jones was expected to lock down center field and provide leadership.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Lujo converted from the infield to center field at Georgia and has plus speed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Then, two batters later, reliever Kyle Hurt threw a four-seam fastball down the middle of the plate, and Machado rocketed the pitch to the center field wall beyond the grasp of a leaping Pages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
He started in center field and had an RBI single.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
The next pitch was a deep fly to center field.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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