infield hit

noun

: a base hit on a ball that does not leave the infield

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The final one was an infield hit by Stubbs that sent Arraez to the plate. — Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Julian Sevilla led off with a walk and advanced to third on an infield hit by Mateo Ruiz. — Dennis Pope, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Edwards' infield hit with two outs and the bases loaded tied it 1-all in the bottom of the inning. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin made a nice diving stop, but his throw to first was a little off the mark and Vargas reached on an infield hit. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for infield hit

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of infield hit was in 1907

Rhymes for infield hit

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“Infield hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infield%20hit. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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