Tater: another term used for a home run (there are a lot of them!) Rake: when a player hits the ball well to all parts of the outfield he is “raking”Ģ Ducks on the Pond: when there’s at least two baserunners Hit: A hit occurs when a batter strikes the baseball into fair territory and reaches base without doing so via an error or a fielder’s choice. A sacrifice does not count as a time at bat. Sacrifice: sacrifice hit (also known as a sacrifice bunt, and abbreviated SH) is credited to a batter who successfully advances one or more runners by bunting the ball for an out, or who would have been put out but for an error or unsuccessful fielder’s choice. No matter how poor the pitch, a pitcher is only charged with a WP if at least one runner moves up a base, and he cannot be charged with a wild pitch if no one is on base - unless it allows the batter to reach base on a third strike.) Wild pitches have commonality with passed balls - which represent the same thing, but are the fault of the catcher instead of the pitcher. Wild Pitch: when a pitch is so errant that the catcher is unable to control it and, as a result, baserunner(s) advance. Pass Ball: A catcher is given a passed ball if he cannot hold onto a pitch that - in the official scorer’s judgment - he should have, and as a result at least one runner moves up on the bases. Passed balls have commonality with wild pitches, as both allow a runner to advance on his own without a stolen base. When a pitcher throws to a base between pitches in an attempt to get an out or keep a runner close to the base, it’s known as a pickoff attempt. Picked Off: A pickoff occurs between pitches when a pitcher throws a ball to a fielder, who eventually puts out or assists in retiring an opposing baserunner. Collecting the hits in that order is known as a “natural cycle”. Hitting for the Cycle: the accomplishment of one batter hitting a single, a double, a triple, and a home run in the same game. In the hole: the batter who follows the batter on deck Hat Trick: when a hitter strikes out three times in one game Golfing: when a player swings at a low pitch, close to the dirt So if a player bobbles the ball and goes to throw it to first, the coach might yell “eat it” meaning to hold onto the ball because they’re not gonna get the other player outīat Flip: when the batter flips their bat in celebration after a home runīomb : Another name for a Home Run (there are several)Ĭaught Looking: when a third strike is called on the batter without the batter swinging the batĬount: the number of balls and strikes on a hitterįind a Gap: aka “Gap Shot” when you get to base by hitting a ball between the outfieldersįull Count: When the count is 3 balls and 2 strikes and another strike will result in striking out and another ball will result in a walk Ugly Finder: a hard hit which nearly hits someone, usually towards the dugout or the coach…implying that the ball was finding someone ugly 😉Įat It: Meaning, don’t throw it. Ribbie: RBI or Run Batted In is when a run is scored as a result of a hit So whether you’re a new baseball mom or a seasoned baseball mom, I thought I’d try to help you stay in the know with this simple list of Baseball Slang Terms that every baseball mom should know and that may even give some added “momma points” on the team if you do know them!īaseball Terms, Slang Words, and Meanings
When my husband and I first started dating and he was in the minor leagues, I can remember my dad calling me while at one of his games and me telling him that they were up by 3 points–trust me, my dad (and my husband) have never let me live that one down since then. I still remember embarrassingly asking people around me at one of our little league games what the heck a balk was and the rules surrounding a dropped third pitch. One of the hardest things I found with baseball is learning all the little ins and outs and slang terms for the game. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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