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short field

noun

, Baseball.
  1. the area of the infield between third base and second, covered by the shortstop.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of short field1

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

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Example Sentences

Swifter than swallows, the Dulford three-quarters flew down the now all too short field of play.

Ranger-naturalist services, including short field trips, are available daily throughout summer on the pass.

He drew two balls and then a strike from Murphy, and hit the next hard into short field.

Dean hit into short field, and was thrown out, while Weir reached third on the play.

The Place infield trotted to deep short-field; the outfielders moved out and swung around far to the right.

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