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fielder's choice

American  

noun

Baseball.
  1. a fielder's attempt to put out a base runner rather than the batter when a play at first base would put out the batter.


Etymology

Origin of fielder's choice

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

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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

They wasted a 10th-inning run that resulted from two stolen bases and a fielder’s choice.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 26, 2024

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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