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a defensive player in baseball who fields positions in the outfield, including left field, center field, and right field
An outfielder is a player in baseball or softball who plays in the grassy area beyond the infield, which is called the outfield. Their main job is to catch balls that are hit far into the air and to stop runners from advancing to the next base. Outfielders are usually positioned in left, center, or right field, depending on the batter's tendencies. They need to be fast and good at judging where the ball will land, as they often cover large areas of the field. Their role is important for preventing hits from becoming extra-base hits or runs.
- The outfielder's speed allows him to cover a lot of ground.
- The outfielder made a spectacular catch at the wall.
- He's a strong-armed outfielder who prevents extra-base hits.
- The outfielder threw out a runner trying to score from third base.
- Positioned in center field, the outfielder tracked down a deep fly ball.
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a cricket player positioned on the boundary or deep in the field who catches high balls and stops runs
An outfielder in cricket is a player who is positioned outside the inner field, farther from the batsman. Their main job is to catch the ball if the batter hits it into the air or stop it from going beyond the boundary for extra runs. Outfielders are spread across the field to cover different areas, and they need to be quick and have good throwing accuracy to return the ball to the inner field. They also help stop the ball from reaching the boundary, preventing the batting team from scoring extra runs.
- He's an excellent outfielder known for his strong throwing arm.
- The outfielder stopped the ball from reaching the boundary.
- Positioned deep, the outfielder threw the ball quickly to the wicketkeeper.
- The outfielder's speed allows him to cover a lot of ground.
- With a diving effort, the outfielder saved a certain boundary.