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- noun Plural form of
centerfielder .
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Examples
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He was one of five renowned Hall of Fame centerfielders from that era; the others were the Giants' Willie Mays , the Yankees' Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, and the Phillies' Richie Ashburn .
Duke Snider Dies at 84 Mike Sielski 2011
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In mid-century New York, he had been compared every day in discussions and arguments on stoops and subway platforms to the city's other great centerfielders, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays.
Robert E. Murphy: Duke Snider -- Farewell, My Hero Robert E. Murphy 2011
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All four were career centerfielders, who in their primes ranked as the best in the game.
Jeter in Center Field? Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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In mid-century New York, he had been compared every day in discussions and arguments on stoops and subway platforms to the city's other great centerfielders, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays.
Robert E. Murphy: Duke Snider -- Farewell, My Hero Robert E. Murphy 2011
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In mid-century New York, he had been compared every day in discussions and arguments on stoops and subway platforms to the city's other great centerfielders, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays.
Robert E. Murphy: Duke Snider -- Farewell, My Hero Robert E. Murphy 2011
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In fact, it's rare enough to find natural centerfielders who could even last a half-season in center at age 38.
Jeter in Center Field? Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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Last season he was the best hitting centerfielder in the NL East according to his .765 OPS, yet that was only the 10th best mark among centerfielders in the National League with 300 plate appearances.
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Among them, they have won an astounding 23 Gold Gloves as centerfielders, often competing with one another for the award.
Jeter in Center Field? Daniel Barbarisi 2011
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In mid-century New York, he had been compared every day in discussions and arguments on stoops and subway platforms to the city's other great centerfielders, Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays.
Robert E. Murphy: Duke Snider -- Farewell, My Hero Robert E. Murphy 2011
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Playing with a newfound discipline, he is batting .302, including a team-best .383 mark with runners in scoring position; has settled into the Mets 'lineup as their No. 2 hitter; and has developed into one of the better defensive centerfielders in the National League.
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