centerfielder

Thân thiện

The centerfielder catches a fly ball near the fence.

Definition

Noun: * The person who plays center field: In the sport of baseball, a "centerfielder" is the defensive player whose position is in center field, the area of the outfield that is farthest from home plate and lies between left field and right field. This player is responsible for catching fly balls and fielding ground balls hit into that area.

Usage

The word "centerfielder" is used specifically to identify a player by their defensive position in a baseball or softball game. It is often used in game commentary, statistics, and team rosters.

Examples

• The centerfielder made an incredible running catch to end the inning.
• She is the fastest centerfielder in the league.
• The team's new centerfielder has a very strong throwing arm.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe a position or role.
  • He has centerfielder speed. (He has the speed typical of a centerfielder.)
• In a metaphorical sense, it can describe someone who covers a central or crucial area in a non-sports context, though this is less common.
  • In our project, Maria acted as the centerfielder, coordinating between all the different teams.

Variants and Related Words

• Center field (noun): The playing area defended by the centerfielder.
  • The ball was hit deep into center field.
• Outfielder (noun): The general term for a defensive player in left field, center field, or right field. A centerfielder is a type of outfielder.

Synonyms

• Outfielder (a more general term)
• CF (a common abbreviation used in scorekeeping and statistics)

Antonyms

• Infielder (a player who defends the area of the field near the bases: first baseman, second baseman, etc.)

Related Phrases

• To play center field: The action performed by the centerfielder.
  • He has been playing center field for the Yankees for five years.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the person who plays center field

Từ đồng nghĩa

• center fielder