infield hit

noun

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

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An inning later, Jo Adell reached on an infield hit, and then Rengifo belted a two-run homer. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 21 June 2025 Jordan Beck reached on an infield hit and Hilliard drew a walk to set up the rally. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 12 June 2025 After a walk by Carson Kelly and a popout by Crow-Armstrong, Dansby Swanson beat out a grounder to shortstop Elly De La Cruz for an infield hit, bringing home an insurance run. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025 On the bases, the only real test for Trout was a slide into second base on Jo Adell’s infield hit. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for infield hit

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of infield hit was in 1907

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“Infield hit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infield%20hit. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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