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
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
“Whoever started that in right field, I’ll do whatever I need to do to make sure they come every game,” Marmol said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
Late in an important game, he put my best friend at second base and me in right field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
Second batter pops a gorgeous fly ball, but Noelle manages to snatch it out of the air in deep right field.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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