pick-off
Americannoun
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Baseball. a play in which a base runner, caught off base, is tagged out by an infielder on a quick throw, usually from the pitcher or catcher.
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Electronics. a mechanism that senses mechanical motion and produces a corresponding electric signal.
verb
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Origin of pick-off
First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase pick off
Example Sentences
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The Blue Jays would put two runners on later in the inning, but thanks to the pick-off, Glasnow was able to strand them.
From Los Angeles Times
Yamamoto misfired on a pick-off throw to third that allowed Trea Turner to score.
From Los Angeles Times
He dove into scouting reports with first base coach Clayton McCullough on opposing pitchers’ timing and pick-off tendencies, coupling a cerebral component with his explosive raw foot speed.
From Los Angeles Times
Because of Ohtani’s bruise — which he sustained by getting hit with a pick-off throw last week — the Dodgers didn’t want him to have to get loose twice in one day.
From Los Angeles Times
Other times it’s on a failed pick-off attempt from the opposing pitcher throwing to first base.
From Seattle Times
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