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outfielder

American

[out-feel-der] / ˈaʊtˌfil dər /

noun

Sports.

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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One player to watch will be second-year outfielder Cam Smith, who the Astros acquired as the centerpiece of the Tucker trade.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The two-time defending World Series champions ponied up a combined $309 million to sign two free agents, world-class closer Edwin Díaz and four-time All-Star corner outfielder Kyle Tucker.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Dominican outfielder Julio Rodríguez had said previously that winning the tournament would be more meaningful than winning a championship for Seattle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Venezuelan outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. called the WBC “No. 1 in my career.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

It bounced off the gloves of two unsuspecting players, finally landing in the bare hand of White Sox outfielder Jim Rivera.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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