right fielder

American  

noun

Baseball.

1. the player whose position is right field.

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Etymology

Origin of right fielder

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

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right fielder

In the second inning, Max Muncy hit a line drive into the corner, and Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. dove after it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026

Then, an errant throw by Baltimore right fielder Tyler O’Neill allowed Ryan Ward to score and seal the Dodgers’ 6-5 win over the Orioles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026

By the time Angels right fielder Jo Adell collected the ball and threw to the cutoff man, three runs were scored.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026

A fly ball conked Angels right fielder Jo Adell on the head and bounced over the fence for a home run, reminding fans of José Canseco’s similar gaffe 33 years ago.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

As I race down the line, I watch the right fielder run back and back and back as the ball keeps going farther and farther and farther than I’ve ever hit a ball.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner