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right fielder

American  

noun

Baseball.
  1. the player whose position is right field.


Etymology

Origin of right fielder

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

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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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