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A fielder's choice (abbreviated FC) is recorded by the official scorer when a fielder, upon fielding a batted ball, has a clear opportunity to throw out the batter-runner in the official scorer's judgment, but chooses to try to put out another baserunner, thereby allowing the batter-runner to safely reach first base. Fielder's choice is recorded for the batter-runner if he reaches first base safely regardless of whether the attempt to put out the other runner(s) is successful. If the other runner is successfully put out for the third out, FC is recorded for the batter-runner regardless of whether or not he had already reached first base.
Fielder's choice may also refer to any of the following circumstances:
- When a batter accomplishes a hit but is able to safely reach an extra base because of the defense's attempt to put out another baserunner (e.g., one running towards home plate).
- When a runner already on base safely reaches another base due to a fielder's attempt to put out another runner, unless his advance can be categorized as a stolen base or error.
- When a runner attempting to steal a base does so safely due to the defensive team's indifference (i.e., no attempt is made to put the runner out). Also called undefended steal, catcher's indifference, defensive indifference.
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