Right Field (Noun)
Meaning 1
The piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The right fielder made a spectacular catch, securing the team's win in the final inning of the game.
- In baseball, the area known as right field is where a fielder typically plays when the opposing team has a left-handed batter.
- A fly ball sailed over the head of the right fielder, allowing the opposing team to score an easy run.
- Right field is usually the most difficult outfield position to play for a left-handed thrower.
- The batter hit the ball deep into right field, where the waiting fielder scooped it up for a ground-rule double.
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Meaning 2
The fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is expected to field balls in the right third of the outfield (looking from home plate).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The center fielder collided with the right fielder as they both chased the fly ball.
- He sprinted out to right field at the crack of the bat, anticipating a long hit.
- It took the rookie several games to adjust to playing right field after being a shortstop.
- He launched the ball deep into right field for a home run in his team's victory.
- A fan in the stands couldn't see the action in right field through the trees beyond the outfield fence.