left fielder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of left fielder
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Canseco, the steroids-fueled, defensively challenged left fielder of the Texas Rangers, made a similar blunder on May 26, 1993, when a ball hit by Cleveland’s Carlos Martínez bounced off his head and over the wall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Angels left fielder Wade Meckler, who made his debut on Friday night, is an Orange County native who grew up cheering for the team.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
“I love playing behind Coral,” said Gonzales, the Cougars’ left fielder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2026
Dodgers left fielder Teoscar Hernández admitted he played through a nagging left groin injury last year, which forced him to miss time early in the season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026
I saw the left fielder pick it up on the second bounce and relay it to me.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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