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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When center fielder Katlyn Kibbling made a clutch catch last weekend, Petteys ran all the way out to the outfield to congratulate her.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
In the outfield, Massey has to work on his ability to catch flyballs from different angles.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
But again, Domínguez is not bringing great defense to that role, and utilitymen Amed Rosario and José Caballero have some experience in the outfield.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Since 2015, there have been 23 balls hit with an exit velocity of 91 mph or softer that traveled 360 feet and cleared an outfield wall in any ballpark.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
In the outfield, Massey has to work on his ability to catch flyballs from different angles.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
But again, Domínguez is not bringing great defense to that role, and utilitymen Amed Rosario and José Caballero have some experience in the outfield.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
Since 2015, there have been 23 balls hit with an exit velocity of 91 mph or softer that traveled 360 feet and cleared an outfield wall in any ballpark.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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 2 May. 2026.
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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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