right field

In baseball, 'right field' refers to both a specific area on the field and the defensive position that covers this area.

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Definition

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(sports)The area of the outfield to the right of a person standing at home plate and facing the pitcher.

Example

  • The ball was hit deep into right field.
  • He plays in right field and has a strong throwing arm.

B2Baseball

(sports)The defensive position in the outfield to the right, typically played by a player with a strong throwing arm.

Example

  • The right fielder made an amazing catch to end the inning.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "right field":

left fieldright sidefield outcenter fieldback rowfield upoutside edgehard leftfar pointthird base