left field

noun

1

: the position of the player defending left field

2

: the part of the baseball outfield to the left looking out from the plate

3

a

: a state or position far from the mainstream (as of prevailing opinion)

they were really out in left field with that idea

b

: a source of the unexpected or illogical

that question came out of left field

left fielder noun

Examples of left field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rojas made 106 starts at third base, seven at second base and three in left field in 2024. —Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025

The San Diego Padres need to sign or trade for an outfielder to replace Jurickson Profar in left field. —Zach Pressnell, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025

At his best, O’Neill can be a valuable run producer, and he’s won two Gold Gloves in left field. —Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024

Slotting Verdugo in left field while moving Reynolds over to right would provide the best defensive coverage for the Pirates around Cruz in center. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

left field

noun

1

: the part of the baseball outfield to the left looking out from home plate

2

: the position of the player defending left field

left fielder noun