![]() ![]() ![]() For example, “The score is 2-2 in the 2nd inning and the count is 2 balls and 2 strikes.ĭouble Play: When a batter hits the ball, resulting in the defense getting 2 outs on the play.ĭouble Steal: When two players on base both steal a base at the same time.ĭown: To be behind, in the score or the count.ĭying Quail: A weakly hit fly that lands in between the infield and the outfield.Įarned Run: When a pitcher is responsible for the opposing team scoring a run.Įarned Run Average: How many earned runs a pitcher allows every 9 innings. A pitcher who has thrown 3 balls and 0 strikes is behind in the count.īlown Save: When a relief pitcher fails to close the game and allows the opposing team to take the lead.īrushback: A high-and-tight pitch designed to get the batter from crowding the plate.īullpen: The collective group of relief pitchers.īunt: A deliberately lightly hit ball usually intended to move base runners.Ĭactus League: Spring training that takes place in Arizona.Ĭalled Up: When a player is promoted to the major leagues from the minor leagues.Ĭaught Looking: When a batter is struck out without swinging at the third strike.Ĭaught Napping: An inattentive base runner who is picked off.Ĭhange-Up: A pitch thrown at a deliberately slower speed.Ĭhase: When a batter attempts to hit a pitch outside the strike zone.Ĭheap Run: When a team scores a run without doing much hitting.Ĭhin Music: A pitch that is thrown at a batter’s head who might be too inside on the plate.Ĭhopper: A ground ball that is hit hard on the dirt and takes a high hop.Ĭhoke Up: When a batter grips the bat higher in an effort to increase his bat control.Ĭlean Up Hitter: The best power-hitter on the team, who can clean up base runners with his powerful hitting.Ĭloser: A relief pitcher who closes out games.Ĭomebacker: A ball hit back to the pitcher.Ĭontact Hitter: A hitter without much power, but who consistently puts the ball in play.Ĭount: How many balls and strikes there are, as in “The count is one ball and two strikes.”Ĭut Off Man: A fielder who takes incoming throws from an outfielder following a hit.Ĭycle: Refers to all the different hits-a single, double, triple, and home run.ĭead Arm: A normally-effective pitcher who has grown weary and whose pitches are less effective.ĭeuces Wild: When the number two is prevalent in the game. ![]() We breakdown the calculation here: How to Calculate Batting Average.Īway: Refers to outs, as in “There are two away.” Also refers to road games.īackdoor Slider: A slider that looks outside before cutting back across the plate.īad Hop: When a ground ball unpredictably makes a strange jump.īalk: When a pitcher doesn’t complete his wind-up properly, all runners advance one base.īang-Bang: A play that unfolds very quickly and suddenly.īanjo Hitter: A light-hitting batter who hits a lot of flair hits and seldom makes solid contact.īases Loaded (Juiced): When there are runners on first, second, and third base.īasket Catch: An over the back catch made with the mitt held at mid-body.īat Around: When the first batter of an inning makes has another plate appearance in the same inning.īattery: Term used to describe the pitcher and the catcher.īB: Abbreviation for a walk or base on balls.īeanball: A pitch designed to hit the batter.īehind: A player’s position in the count. Most of us are too embarrassed to ask the other guy what the slang or lingo means, but fear not! We've got you covered right here! If you've got any questions or we left some terminology uncovered, please drop us a line at and we'll be happy to assist!ĪND GET A 50% BONUS ON YOUR FIRST DEPOSIT AT ONE OF THE WEB'S BIGGEST SPORTSBOOKS:īy Loot, MLB Handicapper, Ħ-4-3 Double Play: Shortstop to second, to first double play.Īboard: Used to refer to “on base,” as in “there are 2 men aboard.”Īce: Term used to refer to a top-notch starting pitcher.Īlley: Spaces in the field between the outfielders.Īround the Horn: When the fielders throw the ball around from 3rd, to 2nd to 1st during a double play OR when the catcher throws the ball down to third and the fielders toss it around after a strikeout OR when a hitter touches them all after a home run.Īverage: A hitter’s batting average. Whether you're talking baseball at the water cooler or at the ballpark, every now and then somebody uses a word that you may not be familiar with. Baseball Terminology: A Glossary of Baseball Slang and Lingo ![]()
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