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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Mookie Betts is a shortstop whose six Gold Gloves came playing right field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Playing in goal for the U.S. men’s national soccer team is a little like playing right field for the Yankees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
“Whoever started that in right field, I’ll do whatever I need to do to make sure they come every game,” Marmol said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Late in an important game, he put my best friend at second base and me in right field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
First pitch was a fastball and I sent it to right field.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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