left field

noun

1

: the position of the player defending left field

2

: the part of the baseball outfield to the left looking out from the plate

3

a

: a state or position far from the mainstream (as of prevailing opinion)

they were really out in left field with that idea

b

: a source of the unexpected or illogical

that question came out of left field

left fielder noun

Examples of left field in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Heyward, 35, is expected to platoon in left field with fellow veteran Connor Joe, who agreed to his own deal earlier Friday. —Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025

In San Diego, Heyward figures to platoon in left field with right-handed hitter Connor Joe, who agreed to terms with the Padres earlier Friday. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025

Of his 311 career starts, 104 have come in left field. —Kevin Acee, Chicago Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025

Here is a look at the Royals’ plans for addressing their outfield defense this spring: An outfield shift The Royals plan to get India and Massey reps in left field this spring. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

left field

noun

1

: the part of the baseball outfield to the left looking out from home plate

2

: the position of the player defending left field

left fielder noun