Phrase guide

fielder's choice

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A play in which a fielder puts out a baserunner, instead putting out the hitter at first base.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a play made on a ground ball in which the fielder chooses to put out an advancing runner instead of the batter

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: putout

History

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: jugada d'elecció — baseball: fielder play
  • French: choix défensif — baseball: fielder play
  • Japanese: 野手選択 (yashu sentaku) — baseball: fielder play
  • Korean: 야수선택 (yasuseontaek) — baseball: fielder play
  • Spanish: jugada de elección — baseball: fielder play