A swinging bunt is perhaps one of the most hated outcomes of a swing by a hitter but also one of the most grateful. A batter can swing as hard as he wants to and try to emulate Hank Aaron or Babe Ruth, but if he nicks just enough of the ball it will roll […]
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Worm Burner: Baseball Terminology
December 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Worm burner is a multi-sport term that can apply to both golf and baseball. The use of the term is a criticism for one sport and more of a compliment in the other. It describes the same action in both circumstances, however. The term, when used in baseball, describes a hard hit ground ball that […]
Ambidextrous Pitcher Ryan Perez Taken by Indians in 12th Round
June 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
You might have heard about the Major League debut of 29-year-old Pat Venditte with the Oakland Athletics this past week. Assuming he remains in the Majors for a while, Venditte could soon have a fellow ambidextrous pitcher. Ryan Perez was taken in the 2015 MLB Draft in the 12th round by the Cleveland Indians. Perez […]
Twin Killing: Baseball Terminology
April 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
When the defense gets an out on a play it is great. When they get two outs it is even better. The common term for getting two outs on one play is known by many as a double play. The not-so-common term is a twin killing. The term twin killing is not practically self-explanatory, except […]
30-30 Club: Baseball Terminology
April 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Being part of a club is always a giddy feeling; you are a member of a group that has exclusive membership while sharing similar qualities as the other members. Maybe you were automatically welcomed into a club, and maybe you had to pay a nominal fee to gain access. For members of the prestigious 30-30 […]
