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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

Example Sentences

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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

The first replay challenge turned a fielder’s choice into an inning-ending double play in the bottom of the second.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

The Cardinals challenged the call again, and replays showed Herrera was safe at first, turning the double play into a fielder’s choice.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

Ken sent him to third on a fielder's choice.

From The Young Pitcher by Grey, Zane

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