Definition
misfielding
noun
- an act or instance of failing to field a ball correctly in baseball or a similar sport
Usage: sports
verb
- to fail to field (a ball) correctly; to make a fielding error
Usage: sports
Examples
- The shortstop's misfielding in the ninth inning cost the team the game.
- He was misfielding ground balls during practice.
- Two misfieldings in one inning put the pitcher in a difficult position.
- The outfielder misfielded the fly ball, allowing an extra base.
- Misfielding is one of the most frustrating mistakes in baseball.
- She misfielded the grounder and the runner reached base safely.