left fielder
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noun Baseball.
the player whose position is left field.
Origin of left fielder
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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Examples from the Web for left fielder
Historical Examples of left fielder
The left-fielder is expected to back up the second and third bases on a throw from first base or right-field.
Base-BallJohn M. Ward
Joe Perkins had two strikes called on him ere he found the ball, and sent a high foul into the hands of left-fielder.
Weatherby's InningRalph Henry Barbour
The left-fielder sped the ball home quickly, but not soon enough to keep Jack from reaching third.
Weatherby's InningRalph Henry Barbour