Definition of putout in US English:
putout
nounˈpʊtaʊtˈpo͝otoutˈpʊtaʊt
Baseball An act of a fielder in retiring a batter or runner.
Example sentencesExamples
- A three-time Gold Glove recipient, Carter holds records for career putouts and total chances.
- Limbaugh, who likes to hug the right-field line, boasts of many putouts in foul territory.
- His number of putouts didn't increase dramatically, but defensive statistics don't always measure range adequately.
- He holds the major league record for putouts by a catcher and played an NL-record 2,056 games at the position.
- Since his first full season in 1997, he leads center fielders in putouts and assists.