fielder's choice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fielder's choice
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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With the bases loaded and one out in the top of the 10th, the A’s Zack Gelof hit into a fielder’s choice groundout off reliever Ryan Zeferjahn.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
Milwaukee loaded the bases after that but Joey Ortiz grounded into an inning-ending fielder's choice.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2025
A fielder’s choice from Soto in the next at-bat led to a run.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2025
Tied at 3, Will Smith singled in Ohtani, who grounded into a fielder’s choice to first and was safe at second on a throwing error by shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
Ken sent him to third on a fielder's choice.
From The Young Pitcher by Grey, Zane
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