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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In a game against the Athletics on Sept. 15, he launched a rocket into right field that came off his bat at 98 mph.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Hedricks plays outfield in softball and will move from right field to center in the spring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Snell had cruised through the first two innings, a Texas leaguer into shallow right field the only blemish on an otherwise perfect beginning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Max Muncy got to Henderson in the fourth by hitting a tying home run 370 feet to right field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Me and Rondell sat with our backs against this rusted chain-link fence in right field and watched the sky.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
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