fielder's choice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fielder's choice
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
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Then, Carroll grounded into a fielder’s choice in front of the plate and reached first safely, with an errant throw by Rushing allowing Perdomo to reach third.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
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
Ken sent him to third on a fielder's choice.
From The Young Pitcher by Zane Grey
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