LEFT 🪜 FIELD

The expression of calling something unexpected “out of left field” likely originates from the far remove of an outfield’s left side from the primary action of the infield and the zone where hits from right-handed batters usually land. When an important play happens there, it’s often a surprise.

Theme: Baseball idioms

The baseball playoffs are here, and with them, a week of Raddles based on common English idioms that have their origins in baseball terminology. Go Cubs!