right fielder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of right fielder
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Mookie Betts last played here as a World Series-winning, Gold Glove-winning right fielder; he returned as a World Series-winning, Gold Glove-caliber shortstop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 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
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
“Overall, I thought we had some good at-bats and barreled up some balls,” Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker said after a 4-1 loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 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
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