Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
force-out
Noun
/ˈfɔrs aʊt/
Definition
A force-out is a play in baseball where a player is called out because they are forced to leave a base due to the batter becoming a runner.
Examples
- The shortstop made a quick throw to first base for the force-out.
- During the game, there were several force-outs that kept the score tight.
- The play was described as a textbook force-out by the announcer.
Meaning
In baseball, a force-out occurs when a defensive player touches a base with the ball before the runner reaches that base, forcing them to be out.
Synonyms
- Out
- Forced out
- Base out
