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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

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 opposite field blast traveled 414 feet per MLB Statcast.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 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

In the opposite field they could see the brown roof and walls of the shelter.

From Anne Severn and the Fieldings by Sinclair, May

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