fielder's choice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fielder's choice
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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He saw 31 pitches, walked and hit into a 10th-inning fielder’s choice that moved Kiké Hernández to third base before he scored on Tommy Edman’s walk-off single.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
With one out and runners on first and second in the ninth, third baseman Oswald Peraza grounded into a fielder’s choice at second.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
Ozzie Albies’ bunt single loaded the bases and after Matt Olson struck out, Dubon scored from third on Austin Riley’s fielder’s choice to shortstop.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2026
The Bruins loaded the bases with one out, then broke the 1-1 tie on a fielder’s choice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2026
Ken sent him to third on a fielder's choice.
From The Young Pitcher by Zane Grey
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