Pitches
A pitch that appears to be out of the strike zone, but then breaks over the plate.
Backdoor Slider
Player positioned behind home plate and responsible for receiving the pitch from the pitcher.
Catcher
A double play going from third base to second base to first base.
Around The Horn
Area designated for pitchers to warm-up. Generally consists of two mounds and two home plates.
Bullpen
A hitter’s power zone.
Wheelhouse
An off-speed pitch that curves.
Breaking Ball
Fielder who occupies a position in the infield. Most commonly refers to the first baseman, second baseman, third baseman, and shortstop.
Infielder
Penalty for an illegal movement by the pitcher. The rule is designed to prevent pitchers from deliberately deceiving the runners. If called, baserunners advance one base.
Balk
A team's best starting pitcher.
Ace
A home run that is hit with a runner on every base. This hit scores 4 runs.
Grand Slam
A slow-pitch thrown with the exact arm action as a fastball, designed to disrupt the timing of the hitter.
Change Up
A player entering the game to run for someone already on base.
Pinch Runner
A homerun.
Dinger
Statistical credit to a starting pitcher for pitching the entire game.
Complete Game
A team's closer.
Fireman
Pitch that moves down, across, or down and across, depending upon the rotation of the ball.
Curve Ball
Defensive player positioned between second and third bases.
Shortstop
Any defensive play that results in two base runners being called out.
Double Play
A game in which a pitcher does not allow the opposing team to reach a base via a safe hit.
No Hitter
When a batter hits a single, double, triple and homerun in the same game.
Cycle
A pitch thrown by placing the ball between the first two fingers, usually resulting in a sinking ball.
Forkball
A coach who stands by first or third base. The base coaches instruct the batter and base runners with a series of hand signals.
Base Coach
A bloop hit that drops between the infielder and outfielder.
Texas Leaguer
A game in which a pitcher does not allow any batter of the opposing team to reach base.
Perfect Game
When the crowd boos.
Bronx Cheer