outfielder
UK: ˈaʊtˌfiːldə | US: ˈaʊtˌfildər
n. (Baseball) A player positioned in the outfield, responsible for catching fly balls and preventing hits from becoming extra-base hits.
The word "outfielder" combines "out," denoting the outer area of the baseball field, with "field," referring to the playing surface, and the suffix "-er," indicating a person who performs a role. It emerged in the mid-19th century alongside the formalization of baseball rules, logically describing players stationed farthest from home plate. The morphemes reflect a transparent spatial hierarchy: "out" (beyond) + "field" (arena) + "-er" (occupation).
The outfielder made a spectacular catch at the wall.
As an outfielder, her speed helps cover ground quickly.
The ball sailed over the outfielder’s head for a home run.
He trained daily to improve his throwing accuracy as an outfielder.
The team’s weakest outfielder struggled with fly balls in the sun.