fielder's choice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fielder's choice
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
Example Sentences
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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
And, after George Springer grounded into a fielder’s choice, brought Roberts trudging back out to the mound.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025
Milwaukee loaded the bases after that but Joey Ortiz grounded into an inning-ending fielder's choice.
From Barron's • Oct. 12, 2025
Betts scored after a fielder’s choice groundout to shortstop, giving the Dodgers a 3-0 lead.
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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