fielder's choice

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fielder's choice¹

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

On the day in question, Joe had made a two-bagger and had got to third on a fielders choice.

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