short field


nounBaseball.
  1. the area of the infield between third base and second, covered by the shortstop.

Origin of short field

1
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Words Nearby short field

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How to use short field in a sentence

  • Swifter than swallows, the Dulford three-quarters flew down the now all too short field of play.

    Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton Mackenzie
  • Ranger-naturalist services, including short field trips, are available daily throughout summer on the pass.

    Glacier National Park [Montana] | United States Dept. of the Interior
  • He drew two balls and then a strike from Murphy, and hit the next hard into short field.

    The Young Pitcher | Zane Grey
  • Dean hit into short field, and was thrown out, while Weir reached third on the play.

    The Young Pitcher | Zane Grey
  • The Place infield trotted to deep short-field; the outfielders moved out and swung around far to the right.

    The Young Pitcher | Zane Grey