![]() The purpose of throwing a changeup is to keep the hitter off balance and mess with his timing.Ĭheck Swing: When a player starts to swing but holds it back not crossing the plate.Ĭhin Music: A pitch that buzzes a players face. “He booted it”.īottom Dropped Out: This refers to a sinking pitch that dives down as it comes to the hitter.īrushback: A pitcher throwing a ball inside to a hitter to keep him off the plate.Ĭan of Corn: An easy fly ball caught by a fielder.Ĭhangeup: A pitch that appears to be a fastball but is lesser in speed. Usually on a bad hop.īattery: This refers to the pitcher and the catcher.īazooka: This refers to a fielder with a strong throwing arm.īean Ball: When a pitcher hits a batter with the pitch.īooted: Refers to a player who made an error in the field. The purpose is to keep the players arms warm.Īte Him Up: When a fielder has a problem fielding the ball. Traditionally, after a strikeout, the catcher will fire the ball down to third base to get it started. This is only done when there are no runners on base. Also known as “the gap”.Īround the Horn: When players throw the ball around to each other after an out. A 6-4-3 double play would mean short to second to first.Īirmailed: “He airmailed it” refers to a high throw over another players head.Īlley: The area between the outfielders. 1 is the pitcher, 2 is the catcher, 3 is the first basement, 4 is the second baseman, 5 is the third basemen, 6 is the shortstop, 7 is left field, 8 is center field and 9 is the right fielder. The player gets to run around the bases which are aka “bags”ĥ Tool Player: This refers to a baseball player that can hit for power, a high average, has good speed to steal bases, can field his position well and has a strong throwing arm.Ħ-4-3 Double Play: Each position on the field is given a number. Enjoy!ĭid we miss something? If so, please give us a holler at We’d appreciate it!ġ-2-3 inning: When a team gets all three hitters out allowing no walks, errors or hits.Ĥ Bagger: A homerun. This article will highlight a good handful of those terms that you may here and have not a clue what the heck they mean. Over the years, the sport has picked up tons of lingo, jargon, nicknames, slang and acronyms. The beloved sport has been played since the late 1800’s and is still going strong. When you talk about baseball, you’re talking about America’s pasttime. ![]()
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