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throwout

throwout

4.6
A play where a fielder throws the ball to put a runner out
  • noun
  • /ˈθroʊaʊt/
  • US
translation icon : eliminación
  • Fans cheered after the shortstop made a difficult throwout to first base.

Examples

  • The catcher's quick throwout at second base stopped the runner from stealing.

  • A perfect throwout by the right fielder ended the inning.

  • The player made a perfect throwout to the catcher.

  • Did you see that incredible throwout at first base?

  • The catcher's quick throwout at second base stopped the runner from stealing.

  • Fans cheered after the shortstop made a difficult throwout to first base.

  • A perfect throwout by the right fielder ended the inning.

Synonyms

pick-off
vsthrowout
  • Specialized
5 7.5

A play where the pitcher or catcher throws quickly to tag a runner off base

is a general play where a fielder throws to get a runner out
putout
vsthrowout
  • Specialized
1 8.2

An out made by a fielder when they catch a fly ball or tag a runner

is a specific play that uses a fielder's throw to get a runner out

Surface Forms

throwout singular
throwouts plural

Morphology

throwout = throw (semi-transparent) = out + throw

The parts 'throw' and 'out' are clear, but the baseball sense refers to a specialized play rather than a fully predictable combination. [Postprocessing: moved 'out' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

The word throwout in baseball is made from throw and out, meaning 'throw to get someone out'. A 'throwout' is when a fielder's throw gets a runner out, so the name describes the play.