right fielder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of right fielder
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
Example Sentences
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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
Dodgers right fielder Kyle Tucker never had been through a stretch like this.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
And right fielder Kyle Tucker moved up to the leadoff spot that Ohtani usually occupies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
By the time Angels right fielder Jo Adell collected the ball and threw to the cutoff man, three runs were scored.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
I even hit a gorgeous fly ball that arcs over our right fielder Noelle’s head and almost reaches the fence.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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