outfield
noun
out·field
ˈau̇t-ˌfēld 
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
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.
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To keep the Tarpons playing, the Rays helped finance upgrades to the adjacent Field 2 — typically a practice field — by expanding the dugouts, installing lights and padding the outfield wall.
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Chad Jennings, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
So even on a day when the Tigers officially announced the signing of veteran outfielder Manuel Margot, the team is dealing with bigger issues in the outfield.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The Major League outfield is crowded with Brandon Nimmo, Juan Soto, Jose Siri, Tyrone Taylor, Starling Marte and Jesse Winker.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
The likely bet is for Pratto to earn the final outfield spot.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
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Chad Jennings, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
So even on a day when the Tigers officially announced the signing of veteran outfielder Manuel Margot, the team is dealing with bigger issues in the outfield.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
The Major League outfield is crowded with Brandon Nimmo, Juan Soto, Jose Siri, Tyrone Taylor, Starling Marte and Jesse Winker.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
The likely bet is for Pratto to earn the final outfield spot.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outfield
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“Outfield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outfield. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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outfield
noun
out·field
ˈau̇t-ˌfēld
1
: the part of a baseball field beyond the infield and between the foul lines
2
: the players positioned in the outfield
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