right field

noun

1

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

2

: the position of the player defending right field

right fielder noun

Examples of right field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tucker would replace Soto in right field while making $16.7 million during his final year before reaching free agency. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024

And Tucker, a left-handed slugger who has won a Gold Glove in right field and stolen 30 bases in a season, is the perfect fit. —Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024

So while the Yankees have been linked to Plan B possibilities in right field now that Soto is gone, don’t be surprised if Judge returns to the corner next season. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024

Alex Verdugo and Juan Soto may be Gold Glove finalists this year, but the eye test will tell you Soto is a liability in right field. —Ryan Morik, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

right field

noun

1

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

2

: the position of the player defending right field

right fielder noun