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20–80 Scale
This is an alphabetical list of selected unofficial and specialized terms, phrases, and other jargon used in baseball, along with their definitions, including illustrative examples for many entries. 0–9 0 :"Oh and ..." See count. 1 The number 1 in baseball refers to the pitcher's position, a shorthand call for throwing to first, a single hit, and a fastball sign. 1-2-3 inning :An inning in which a pitcher faces only three batters and none safely reaches a base. "Three up, three down." 1-2-3 double play :A double play in which the pitcher (1) fields a batted ball and throws home to the catcher (2), who retires a runner advancing from third. The catcher then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the batter. These almost always happen with the bases loaded. 1-6-3 double play :The pitcher (1) fields a batted ball and throws to the shortstop (6) to force out a runner advancing to second. The shortstop then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glossary Of English-language Idioms Derived From Baseball
This is an alphabetical list of common English-language idioms based on baseball, excluding the extended metaphor Baseball metaphors for sex, referring to sex, and including illustrative examples for each entry. Particularly American English has been enriched by expressions derived from the game of baseball. ''See also the Glossary of baseball terms for the jargon of the game itself, as used by participants, fans, reporters, announcers, and analysts of the game.'' B ballpark Ballpark, in the ballpark, ballpark figure, and out of the ballpark — "Ballpark" has been used to mean a broad area of approximation or similarity, or a range within which comparison is possible; this usage the ''Oxford English Dictionary'' dates to 1960. Another meaning, "sphere of activity or influence", is cited in 1963. "In the (right) ballpark", meaning "within reasonable bounds" dates to 1968. A "ballpark figure" or "ballpark estimate", one that is reasonably accurate, dates to at least 1957. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
