infield hit

noun

, Baseball.

1. a base hit that does not reach the outfield.

Word History and Origins

Origin of infield hit¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Volpe sprinted home on an infield hit before Torres launched a three-run homer, and even the struggling Aaron Judge drove in a run to ensure the sides will return to Yankee Stadium for game five on Wednesday.

From BBC

“I’ve seen him in games where his team is up big or down big, grinding each pitch late in an at-bat — hustling, doing everything he can to leg out an infield hit late in a game.”

From Seattle Times

Triolo led off the third with an infield hit and scored on a two-out single by Reynolds.

From Washington Times

Andrew Vaughn beat out an infield hit leading off and Yoan Moncada followed with a 430-foot home run to right center.

From Washington Times

Jeff McNeil scored from second base in the fourth inning on a three-hop infield hit by Álvarez.

From Washington Times