noun
General Slang
meatball
MEET-bawl · noun · slang
An easy pitch to hit, right down the middle.
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A pitch thrown right down the center of the plate that is easy for the batter to drive.
“The pitcher grooved a meatball and the hitter didn't miss it.”
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meatball In A Sentence
The pitcher grooved a meatball and the hitter didn't miss it.
Origin & Usage
American baseball slang for a fat, hittable pitch.
Variants
meat ball
People Also Ask
What is a meatball in baseball?
It's an easy pitch thrown right down the middle of the plate that a batter can readily drive.
Why is a hittable pitch called a meatball?
It's slang for a fat, juicy pitch served up right over the plate for the hitter to feast on.
Is a meatball the same as a cookie?
Yes, both are slang for an easy, very hittable pitch.
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