fielding percentage
noun
: the average (as of a baseball fielder) determined by dividing the number of putouts and assists by the number of chances
called also fielding average
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Grote was an All-Star in 1968 and 1974 and finished among the National League’s top five catchers in fielding percentage seven times, including a No. 1 ranking in 1975.
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Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Even before their soggy series finale against the Cubs (6-3), the team’s seven errors left them ranked 17th in the majors in fielding percentage.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
The Razorbacks rank 115th nationally in team batting average (.283), 13th in fielding percentage (.981) and 84th in scoring (7.5 runs per game).
—Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 4 Apr. 2024
The Gold Glove goes to the top position player with the best fielding percentage for their respective position in the region.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
Oregon State leads the nation in fielding percentage (.989).
—oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2022
In his 10 appearances behind the plate, Diaz has a perfect fielding percentage and has thrown out six runners attempting to steal, third-most among American League catchers.
—James Mueller, Chron, 11 May 2023
The league-wide fielding percentage of .986 through Tuesday’s games is the highest in the sport’s history, but that may not be the best indicator.
—Steve Megargee, oregonlive, 6 July 2023
Silva, a three-time captain, finished last season with a .993 fielding percentage, threw 11 runners out, and picked off six more.
—Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Apr. 2023
Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Even before their soggy series finale against the Cubs (6-3), the team’s seven errors left them ranked 17th in the majors in fielding percentage.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2024
The Razorbacks rank 115th nationally in team batting average (.283), 13th in fielding percentage (.981) and 84th in scoring (7.5 runs per game).
—Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 4 Apr. 2024
The Gold Glove goes to the top position player with the best fielding percentage for their respective position in the region.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
Oregon State leads the nation in fielding percentage (.989).
—oregonlive, 15 Apr. 2022
In his 10 appearances behind the plate, Diaz has a perfect fielding percentage and has thrown out six runners attempting to steal, third-most among American League catchers.
—James Mueller, Chron, 11 May 2023
The league-wide fielding percentage of .986 through Tuesday’s games is the highest in the sport’s history, but that may not be the best indicator.
—Steve Megargee, oregonlive, 6 July 2023
Silva, a three-time captain, finished last season with a .993 fielding percentage, threw 11 runners out, and picked off six more.
—Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Apr. 2023
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“Fielding percentage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fielding%20percentage. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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