right fielder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of right fielder
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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With runners on first and third, Boston right fielder Jack Manning hit a ball that Athletics second baseman Bill Fouser couldn’t handle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
The statue depicts the right fielder making his signature pose wearing his 2001 uniform from his rookie season.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Naturally Dodger fans are all excited about the signing of the $60-million-a-year All-Star right fielder, Kyle Tucker.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026
Dean generally enters the game in place of right fielder Teoscar Hernández, going in to play center field with Andy Pages moving over to right.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025
The right fielder fields the ball and throws home, but the ball never makes it, and Luis scores easily.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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