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Fielding Average

Description:

Fielding Average is a statistical measure in baseball that calculates the success rate of a fielder in making defensive plays. It is expressed as a decimal number by dividing the total number of outs (assists plus putouts) by the sum of total chances (putouts plus assists plus errors). A higher fielding average indicates a more reliable fielder.

Sample Sentences:

As a Noun:

1. His outstanding fielding average of .980 earned him the Gold Glove Award.

2. The shortstop's fielding average dropped significantly amidst his defensive struggles this season.

As a Verb:

1. The outfielder fielded the ball cleanly and threw it home, aiming to save a run.

2. The first baseman fielding average improved after rigorous daily practice.

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