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from left field







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Bradley's appointment as captain came from left field.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

Aaron Judge moved from left field to Soto’s spot in right, and Alex Verdugo came off the bench to play left.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2024

The move enabled Frazier to move from left field to his normal position of second base.

From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2023

Watching it all unfold from left field was Notre Dame outfielder Kai Gonzaga.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2023

Brayden races over from left field and pats me on the back with his glove.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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