noun
General Slang
can of corn
KAN-uv-KORN · noun · slang
An easy, routine fly ball to catch.
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A high, lazy fly ball that is very easy for a fielder to catch.
“Nothing to worry about there, just a can of corn to left field.”
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can of corn In A Sentence
Nothing to worry about there, just a can of corn to left field.
Origin & Usage
19th-century American slang; likened to an old grocer tipping a can off a high shelf to catch it easily in an apron.
People Also Ask
What is a 'can of corn' in baseball?
A can of corn is a high, lazy fly ball that is very easy for an outfielder to catch.
Where does 'can of corn' come from?
It's 19th-century slang likened to an old grocer tipping a can off a high shelf and catching it easily in his apron.
Is a can of corn a good or bad thing for the fielder?
It's a routine, easy play — good for the defense because the catch is almost guaranteed.
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