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

Hernández was neither hitting nor fielding well for much of the second half, causing Roberts to say at the start of September that he had urged his right fielder to “get in the fight.”

From Los Angeles Times

A six-time Gold Glove Award winner as a right fielder, Betts moved to shortstop late in spring training last year when it became evident the team didn’t have an everyday player at the position.

From Los Angeles Times

A manager’s job is to put his players in the best position to perform at their best, Teoscar is not a right fielder, he’s better in left field.

From Los Angeles Times

Zyhir Hope, the Great Lakes right fielder, also appeared in the Futures Game.

From Los Angeles Times

Woolery added another RBI later, legging out a triple after a diving attempt by the Aztecs’ right fielder missed and the ball skipped past, allowing Clements to score.

From Los Angeles Times