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right fielder
In baseball, the outfielder who covers right field. A strong throwing arm is valued because of the long throw to third base.
右翼手がボールを返す。
The right fielder throws the ball back.
右翼手には強い肩が必要だ。
A right fielder needs a strong throwing arm.
右翼手が塁上の走者を刺した。
The right fielder threw out the runner on base.
Compound of 右翼 (right wing) + 手 (player). The outfielder who covers right field. Colloquially called ライト.
RELATED POSITIONS:
- 左翼手: left fielder
- 中堅手: center fielder
Note that 右翼 on its own usually means the political right wing; 右翼手 is specifically the baseball position.