right field
Americannoun
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the area of the outfield to the right of center field, as viewed from home plate.
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the position of the player covering this area.
Etymology
Origin of right field
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Mookie Betts matched him, then Miguel Rojas stayed back on a changeup and sent it to deep right field for a sacrifice fly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Mookie Betts is a shortstop whose six Gold Gloves came playing right field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Ohtani roped a first-pitch fastball to right field, clocking an exit velocity of 110.7-mph, into the glove of Twins outfielder Kody Clemens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
As the night wore on and the energy in the stands flatlined, they piled into an empty section in the upper reaches of the right field seats with plans to rip off their shirts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
I heard his breath stop, and his eyes zeroed in on right field.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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