opposite field

American  

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

noun

Baseball.

1. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• opposite-field
  adjective

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Etymology

Origin of opposite field

First recorded in 1950–55

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

opposite field

Every time critics throw her a curveball, she smacks it to the opposite field and gets on base, ready to grind her way to a win.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2025

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

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 20, 2024

Moreno sliced a 2-1 fastball down the line to the opposite field that right field umpire Gabe Morales called fair.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 11, 2023

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

From Anne Severn and the Fieldings by May Sinclair

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