Outfielder: meaning, definitions and examples
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outfielder
[ ˈaʊtˌfiːldər ]
baseball player
An outfielder is a player in baseball who defends the outfield, which is the area of the field beyond the infield. Outfielders are responsible for catching fly balls, preventing hits from turning into extra bases, and throwing the ball back to the infield. They need to have good speed, agility, and a strong arm.
Synonyms
center fielder, fielder, left fielder, right fielder
Examples of usage
- The outfielder made an amazing diving catch.
- He is known for his powerful throws from the outfield.
- Outfielders often need to cover a lot of ground in the outfield.
Translations
Translations of the word "outfielder" in other languages:
🇵🇹 jardineiro
🇮🇳 आउटफील्डर
🇩🇪 Feldspieler
🇮🇩 pemain lapangan luar
🇺🇦 аутфілдер
🇵🇱 zapolowy
🇯🇵 外野手 (がいやしゅ)
🇫🇷 voltigeur
🇪🇸 jardinero
🇹🇷 dış saha oyuncusu
🇰🇷 외야수 (oe-yasu)
🇸🇦 لاعب الحقل الخارجي
🇨🇿 polař
🇸🇰 poliak
🇨🇳 外野手 (wàiyěshǒu)
🇸🇮 zunanji igralec
🇮🇸 útivöllur
🇰🇿 сырт алаңы ойыншысы
🇬🇪 გარე მოთამაშე
🇦🇿 xarici sahə oyunçusu
🇲🇽 jardinero
Word origin
The term 'outfielder' originated in the sport of baseball in the mid-19th century. As the game evolved, the need for specialized positions in the outfield became apparent, leading to the use of the term to describe players who defend the outfield. Over the years, outfielders have become essential members of a baseball team, playing a crucial role in the defense and contributing to the team's overall success.
See also: field, fielder, fields, fieldworker.