outfield

noun

out·​field ˈau̇t-ˌfēld How to pronounce outfield (audio)
1
: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines
2
: the baseball defensive positions comprising right field, center field, and left field
also : the players who occupy these positions
outfielder noun

Examples of outfield in a Sentence

He threw the ball to home plate from the outfield. The team has one of the best outfields in the league.
Recent Examples on the Web Frazier is expected to move into a utility role and log playing time at second base and in the outfield. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024 The Yankees’ trade for Juan Soto removed them from the outfield sweepstakes, and the Giants filled their center field void by signing South Korean import Jung Hoo Lee to a six-year, $113-million contract, outbidding the Cubs and San Diego Padres. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024 The field will measure 200 feet with an eight-foot outfield fence, dimensions that favor pitchers. Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024 The starting outfield of Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander will remain in 2024, but what to do with the two spots behind them will be a challenge. Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 15 Feb. 2024 Bellinger could still sign in a hybrid first base/outfield role. Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 That’s the only transition from the outfield, running down balls, and having to compose your breath during an at-bat. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2024 Bellinger seemingly would be an asset on either outfield corner but the Cubs have signed left fielder Ian Happ and right fielder Seiya Suzuki to deals that run through 2026. Phil Rogers, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 Gordon will most likely spend the majority of his time in the outfield while being available to play second base and shortstop. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of outfield was in 1868

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“Outfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfield. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

outfield

noun
out·​field ˈau̇t-ˌfēld How to pronounce outfield (audio)
1
: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines
2
: the players positioned in the outfield
outfielder noun

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