infield hit


nounBaseball.
  1. a base hit that does not reach the outfield.

Origin of infield hit

1
First recorded in 1910–15

Words Nearby infield hit

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How to use infield hit in a sentence

  • Weir fouled out upon the first ball pitched, and Blake, following him, forced Reddy out at second on an infield hit.

    The Young Pitcher | Zane Grey
  • In the sixth, with one down, King beat out an infield hit, reaching the initial sack safely by an eyelash.

    Lefty Locke Pitcher-Manager | Burt L. Standish
  • Devore beat out an infield hit, and Doyle bunted and was safe, filling the bases.

    Pitching in a Pinch | Christy Mathewson