noun General Slang

web gem

WEB jem · noun · slang

An outstanding defensive play.

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A spectacular fielding play, named for the webbing of the glove that snares the ball.

“The shortstop's diving stop was the web gem of the night.”
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web gem In A Sentence

The shortstop's diving stop was the web gem of the night.

Origin & Usage

American baseball slang popularized by ESPN's SportsCenter highlights.

Variants Web Gem

People Also Ask

What is a 'web gem' in baseball?

A web gem is an outstanding defensive play, named after the webbing of the glove used to snare the ball.

Where does 'web gem' come from?

It was popularized by ESPN's SportsCenter, which ran a 'Web Gems' segment highlighting the best fielding plays.

How do you use 'web gem' in a sentence?

You'd say 'That diving catch was a web gem,' praising a spectacular defensive play.

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