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. Ships from Southampton, New York.Baseball Terminology: A Glossary of Baseball Slang and Lingo
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NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. A lovely association copy with an original drawing of this classic baseball cartoon dictionary. Dust jacket is very good price-clipped with some light shelf wear and some spotting along right side. Book is very good clean and crisp with tight binding and crisp pages. Illustration is in black pen with a bit of brown and green for the hair and grass as well. Has a small red paid stamp to the right of the artist s signature. Inscription reads, To Norton Mockridge - Who will round third and always be thrown out at home - From Jerry. Illustration is a baseball caricature of author and journalist Norton Mockridge. Original full-page illustration by artist Jerry Schlamp on front pastedown and signed Jerry. First Edition, First Printing (Full Number Line). Seller Inventory # ABE-1615836389269īook Description Hardcover.
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