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

Derived Forms

opposite-field

adjective

Etymology

Origin of opposite field

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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He has had more hard contact, especially to center and the opposite field.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

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

Left-handed hitting Luis Garcia crushed it over the fence in left field for an opposite field three-run homer.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 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

A throw from a guard in the opposite field to his own captain does not score.

From Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium by Bancroft, Jessie Hubbell

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