noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
chopping; chopped hit
Baseball term for a batted ball that bounces sharply downward, often resulting in a high hop. Used as a noun or with する to describe the action.
See also: 長打
彼はピッチャーの足元に短打を転がした。
He chopped the ball toward the pitcher's feet.
noun
base hit; one-base hit; single
Baseball term for a hit that allows the batter to reach first base safely. Often used in contrast with 長打 (extra-base hit).
See also: 単打
初回に先頭打者が短打で出塁した。
The leadoff batter got on base with a single in the first inning.