right field

noun

1
: the part of the baseball outfield to the right looking out from home plate
2
: the position of the player defending right field
right fielder noun

Examples of right field in a Sentence

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Mack then pushed the Marlins’ lead to 3-0 with a two-run single with the bases loaded in the fourth that deflected off second baseman Ozzie Albies’ glove and into right field to score Kyle Stowers and Marsee. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026 In the top of the third inning in a scoreless game, Luis Arraez hit a shot to right field for the Giants. Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026 Caden is the team’s catcher and Caleb plays right field. Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 18 May 2026 Henderson homered into the third deck in right field off opener Richard Lovelady (2-2) for a 1-0 lead two batters into the game. ABC News, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for right field

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of right field was in 1857

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“Right field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/right%20field. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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right field

noun
1
: the part of the baseball outfield to the right looking out from the home plate
2
: the position of the player defending right field
right fielder noun
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