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Definitions of fielder's choice words

noun fielder's choice 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. 1
noun fielder's choice an attempt by a fielder to retire a runner already on base rather than the batter: the batter is not credited with a base hit if he reaches first base safely 0
noun fielder's choice (baseball) A play in which a fielder puts out a baserunner, instead putting out the hitter at first base. 0

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1900-05

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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