right fielder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of right fielder
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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The Rockies got one back in the seventh, with some help from Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker, who dropped a flyball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
At one point, it ran into the glove of surprised Orioles right fielder Leody Taveras and ended up being momentarily launched into the air.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
They weren’t expected to sign closer Edwin Díaz or right fielder Kyle Tucker during the offseason, either.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Dodgers twice fell victim to Mets right fielder Carson Benge’s arm in the fifth and sixth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 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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