centerfield

Deepest outfield position

Centerfield is the middle portion of a baseball outfield, between left field and right field.

A centerfielder patrols this area, typically covering more ground than the corner outfielders.

The position demands speed and strong throwing ability: He played centerfield for the Yankees.

Also spelled as two words: center field.

baseball

outfield

Field beyond bases

catch · warning track · fence · triple · double · gap · Willie Mays · Mickey Mantle · Mike Trout · gold glove

attention

spotlight

Concentrated illumination source

forefront · visibility · middle · heart · core · hub · focal point · main stage · pivotal

Opposites
field position (horizontal)

centerfieldleft field

Outfield position, third-base side

right field · foul territory · catcher · infield · down the line

field depth

centerfieldhome plate

Scoring base in baseball

shortstop · second base

geometric location

centerfieldfoul pole

Vertical fair territory boundary

Family

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