right field
Americannoun
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the area of the outfield to the right of center field, as viewed from home plate.
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the position of the player covering this area.
Etymology
Origin of right field
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Hedricks plays outfield in softball and will move from right field to center in the spring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The game remained scoreless until Tucker hit a solo home run to right field off Diamondbacks reliever Jonathan Loáisiga in the eighth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Then he missed his spot with a fastball to Bregman, who roped a line drive to deep right field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Cubs fans booed him as he approached the bullpen gate in right field to warm up before the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
I heard his breath stop, and his eyes zeroed in on right field.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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