Baseball Terminology

noun a person who plays ball games, especially baseball or basketball

• The ballplayer showed exceptional skill on the field during the championship game.
• Hey, did you see that ballplayer hit a home run last night?
• That ballplayer is a real MVP, always coming through in clutch moments.
• She's a real ballplayer when it comes to handling difficult situations.

noun a club-shaped implement used in baseball to hit the ball

adverb to hit something forcefully and quickly, as in 'bat out of hell'

• The scientist carefully batted out the flames with a fire extinguisher.
• I had to bat out the small fire in the kitchen before it got out of control.
• I saw him bat out a quick text message before the meeting started.
• She batted out a beautiful melody on the piano, captivating the audience.

noun a baseball play in which the batter holds the bat steady and tries to tap the ball lightly into play

verb to hit a baseball lightly without swinging the bat hard

• The baseball player attempted a bunt to advance the runner to second base.
• I saw the batter lay down a bunt to surprise the defense.
• The batter tried to bunt but missed the ball completely.
• In order to navigate the tricky situation, she decided to bunt and take a different approach.

noun A person from or native to the Dominican Republic

adjective Relating to the Dominican Republic or its people

• The Dominican Republic is a country located in the Caribbean.
• My friend is Dominican and she makes the best rice and beans.
• I met this cool Dominican dude at the party last night.
• The Dominican community is like a tight-knit family.

noun a low shelter or hideout, especially one used by soldiers or sports teams

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• The team gathered in the dugout to discuss their game strategy.
• Let's chill in the dugout between innings.
• I snagged a foul ball in the dugout during the game.
• She felt like she was in the dugout while waiting for her turn to speak at the meeting.

noun a pitch thrown at high speed with very little curve

adjective describing something related to or characteristic of a fastball

• The pitcher threw a 95 mph fastball right down the middle.
• Did you see that fastball the pitcher just threw? It was so fast!
• That pitcher has a wicked fastball, it's practically unhittable.
• Her argument came at me like a fastball, I couldn't respond fast enough.

noun a person who is skilled at hitting home runs in baseball

• The poet Homer is widely regarded as one of the greatest ancient Greek epic poets.
• I heard that Homer is your favorite character on that TV show.
• I can't believe he hit a homer in the game last night!
• She really hit a homer with her presentation at the conference.

noun the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by the bases and home plate

adjective relating to or situated in the infield

• The infield is the area of the baseball field that lies within the diamond.
• The infielders need to be ready for any ground balls that come their way.
• The coach told me I have good hands for playing in the infield.
• She navigated the social dynamics of the party like a skilled infielder.

noun the first person or thing in a sequence or lineup

verb to begin or start something

adverb at the beginning or start

• The main speaker will lead off the conference with an opening address.
• Let's have Jane lead off the presentation since she knows the topic well.
• I'll let you lead off the game so we can get a head start.
• His strong work ethic will lead off a successful career in the industry.

noun a part of a baseball or cricket field beyond the infield and between the foul lines

adjective relating to or situated in the outfield

• The outfielder made a spectacular catch during the game.
• I love playing in the outfield during our softball games.
• That outfielder has some serious skills, man.
• She always stays in the outfield, never getting involved in the drama.

noun a small person or thing, especially a young child or bird

adjective small or diminutive in size

• The peewee soccer team practiced diligently for their upcoming tournament.
• I heard that peewee is the best player on the team.
• Hey peewee, pass me the ball!
• The new intern was considered a peewee compared to the seasoned employees.

noun a substitute batter in baseball who comes to bat for another player

verb to bat as a pinch hitter

• The coach decided to use a pinch hitter in the ninth inning.
• The coach brought in a pinch hitter to try and score some runs.
• The coach called for a pinch hit to shake things up.
• Sometimes in life, you need to pinch hit and step in for someone else.

noun a substitute or replacement for someone in any situation

• The coach decided to bring in a pinch hitter in the ninth inning.
• The team put in a pinch hitter to try and score some runs.
• The pinch hitter came in and knocked it out of the park.
• She always serves as a pinch hitter when the team needs someone to step up and help out.

verb to throw or toss something with force

adjective having a specified key or pitch in music

• The sales representative pitched the new product to the potential clients.
• She pitched her idea for the school fundraiser to the principal.
• I pitched my brother on why he should lend me his car for the weekend.
• The singer's voice was pitched perfectly for the emotional ballad.

noun the act of throwing a baseball to a batter in a game of baseball

verb the action of throwing a baseball to a batter in a game of baseball

• The pitcher was perfecting his pitching technique during practice.
• I heard Sarah is pitching her idea to the investors next week.
• I'm really pitching for a promotion at work this year.
• She was pitching in to help with the charity event.

noun a spherical object used in various games and sports

verb to participate in a game or sport

• The umpire called out 'play ball' to officially start the baseball game.
• Hey guys, let's gather around and play ball at the park.
• I'm itching to hit the field and play ball with the crew.
• After months of preparation, the team was finally ready to play ball and launch their new product.

noun a pitch thrown with a strong spin that causes it to veer erratically in flight

adjective crazy or eccentric in behavior or character

• The screwball pitch is known for its unpredictable movement and can be difficult for batters to hit.
• That movie we watched last night was a total screwball comedy - so funny!
• I can't believe he pulled that screwball move during the game, what a wild card!
• Her decision to quit her stable job and travel the world was a real screwball choice, but it paid off in the end.

noun A fielding position between second and third base in baseball or softball, typically played by a skilled fielder

• The shortstop made a diving catch to stop the ball from going into the outfield.
• The shortstop snagged that ball like a pro!
• Did you see that sick play the shortstop made?
• Being the shortstop in this situation means you're the one who has to make the tough decisions.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things common noun, or to name a particular one of these proper noun

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• The company is looking to hire a single candidate for the open position.
• I have only a single ticket left for the concert, do you want it?
• I'm just a single pringle ready to mingle at the party.
• She stood out like a single rose among a field of daisies.

noun a brief passing odor

verb to carry or convey by or as if by a whiff

• As she entered the room, a faint whiff of perfume greeted her.
• I caught a whiff of something delicious coming from the kitchen.
• There was a funky whiff in the air that made me wrinkle my nose.
• The whiff of success was in the air as they closed the deal.

noun a ship that moves slowly and heavily

• The baseball team's slugger hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
• Did you see that slugger crush that ball out of the park?
• That slugger has some serious power at the plate.
• She's a real slugger when it comes to closing deals in the business world.

noun a person who is right-handed

adjective pertaining to or characteristic of a right-handed person

• The righty pitcher has a strong throwing arm.
• Hey, pass the ball to the righty over there.
• That righty is a real ace on the mound.
• She's always been a righty when it comes to making decisions.

noun a method of transportation using a slug or token as fare

verb the act of hitting someone or something with a heavy blow

• The baseball player's slugging percentage is among the highest in the league.
• He's been slugging away at work all day trying to meet the deadline.
• I saw them slugging it out in the parking lot after the game.
• The company has been slugging through tough economic times but is finally seeing some growth.