opposite field

American

[op-uh-zit feeld, -sit] / ˈɒp ə zɪt ˈfild, -sɪt /

noun

Baseball.

the part of the playing field that lies opposite to the side of home plate that the batter stands at, specifically right field for a right-handed batter and left field for a left-handed batter.

Other Word Forms

opposite-field adjective

Etymology

Origin of opposite field

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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No energy, the shaking of their heads, after weak outs and total disregard of fundamentals such as moving runners over and hitting to the opposite field when pitched outside.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2024

“The number of hits we got to the opposite field tonight — fantastic. Credit to our guys. That’s what we need to do night in and night out.”

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2024

The opposite field solo blast was Raleigh’s fourth homer of the season — most on the team.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

After Shohei Ohtani struck out, Drury lofted a fastball on the outside corner to the opposite field and over the wall in right for his 19th homer.

From Washington Times • Aug. 31, 2023

The blacksmith stepped to the door, wiped his streaming forehead with one hand and waved the other to the parson plowing in the opposite field.

From A Son of Hagar A Romance of Our Time by Caine, Hall, Sir

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