Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance

Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance refers to the well-known infield double-play combination of three Chicago Cubs players—Evers (Ernie), Tinker (Joe), and Chance (Frank)—who played together in the early 1900s. The phrase highlights their coordination and smooth teamwork, often executing quick double plays to shut down opposing offenses. It symbolizes exceptional fielding teamwork and is used to refer to seamless, synchronized teamwork in any context. The phrase gained popularity through a poem and became an enduring symbol of baseball excellence and strategic defense.