left fielder

noun

, Baseball.

1. the player whose position is left field.

Word History and Origins

Origin of left fielder¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

"We just took advantage of every mistake they made in that inning and scored five runs," left fielder Teoscar Hernandez said.

From BBC

The Dodgers’ left fielder owns one of them.

From Los Angeles Times

Then, both runners advanced when left fielder Alex Verdugo sprinted to catch a fly ball from Ohtani, but flipped over the short wall in foul ground and out of play in the process.

From Los Angeles Times

Profar, the San Diego left fielder, ran to the warning track and leaned into the crowd, fighting for the ball amid a sea of opposing fans and outstretched arms.

From Los Angeles Times

Betts looked comfortable and confident in the outfield Monday night, quickly gathering Jackson Chourio’s sixth-inning line drive off the wall and firing back to second to hold the Brewers’ left fielder to a single.

From Los Angeles Times