Center Field (Noun)
Meaning 1
The piece of ground in the outfield directly ahead of the catcher; "he hit the ball to deep center".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the central third of the outfield.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The center field position is often considered the most challenging outfield spot due to the vast amount of ground that must be covered.
- The team's star player was moved to center field to take advantage of his exceptional speed and agility.
- In the top of the ninth inning, the center fielder made a spectacular catch to save the game for his team.
- The center fielder's long throw to home plate was just in time to tag out the runner.
- The manager decided to start the rookie in center field for the first time in his major league career.