Misplay (Noun)
Meaning
(baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The shortstop's misplay on the ground ball allowed the runner to reach base safely.
- A misplay by the center fielder on a routine fly ball led to a triple for the opposing team.
- The third baseman's misplay on the bunt attempt gave the opposing team a crucial baserunner in the late innings.
- The left fielder's misplay on the line drive resulted in a two-run double for the opposing team.
- A misplay by the second baseman on a potential double-play ball allowed the opposing team to extend the inning.