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

Weir fouled out upon the first ball pitched, and Blake, following him, forced Reddy out at second on an infield hit.

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In the sixth, with one down, King beat out an infield hit, reaching the initial sack safely by an eyelash.

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Devore beat out an infield hit, and Doyle bunted and was safe, filling the bases.

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