Force Out (Noun)
Meaning
A putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base; "the shortstop got the runner at second on a force".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The second baseman recorded a force out by stepping on the base before the runner arrived.
- The shortstop initiated a force out at third base, preventing the runner from advancing further.
- A force out at second base ended the inning as the runner was caught off guard.
- The pitcher contributed to the force out by quickly throwing the ball to the shortstop covering second base.
- The fielder chose to attempt a force out at first base instead of trying for the more difficult tag.