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outfielder

American  
[out-feel-der] / ˈaʊtˌfil dər /

noun

Sports.
  1. one of the players, especially in baseball, stationed in the outfield.


Etymology

Origin of outfielder

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; outfield + -er 1

Example Sentences

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He is not the top outfielder on this year’s market, which is headlined by former Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker and the $400 million-plus bidding war he is expected to trigger.

From Los Angeles Times

In the short term, the team could use an outfielder.

From Los Angeles Times

During a game at Cleveland on May 28, the indictment states that Clase threw a pitch that was meant to be a ball, but Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages swung and missed, resulting in a strike.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers are considered a prime suitor because of their deep pockets and need for a productive corner outfielder.

From Los Angeles Times

If you are, you know that any good start by Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is immediately followed by a flood of venom aimed at former major league outfielder Josh Reddick.

From Los Angeles Times