an off season project/game

[SPAL]

I would like to put together a baseball terminoly glossary. Baseball has a unique language and we like to speak in terms that some fans that really only follow hog baseball may not understand. Or when you watch a DVH presser and you are like.. "What did he just say?" I think it could be something fun we could do now that it will be slow till October.

If there is a term you don't know or a term you would like to submit, do it here. This may not even be something that is wanted or needed, and if not, that is OK too.

[SPAL]

We can actually make another game out of it....someone can supply the definition, and the next can give the term....

For example: a long, easily caught fly ball

Answer: can of corn

OK, so....

This term is the term used to describe a pitcher who enters the game in the 7th or 8th inning , bridging the gap to the closer.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

I think it's a good idea. I find myself typing something like "at bat" in a sentence in the game threads just in case there is someone reading that might not know what AB means. 

[JHicks3636]

This term is the term used to describe a pitcher who enters the game in the 7th or 8th inning , bridging the gap to the closer.

Set-up man

[JHicks3636]

This term is used to describe a hit on a ground ball that just gets by 2 infielders.

[WhenPigsFly]

This term is used to describe a hit on a ground ball that just gets by 2 infielders.

Seeing eye single

[SPAL]

The term coined to describe a batting average at or below .200

[Dr. Starcs]

Mendoza line

And btw, AB also meant two things this year

[SPAL]

A bloop single that falls just between the infield and the outfield is known as what?

[Big Nasty 34]

A bloop single that falls just between the infield and the outfield is known as what?

Texas Leaguer, why is it called that?

[SPAL]

Texas Leaguer, why is it called that?

Depends on who you ask as there are a lot of theories, but I don't think anyone knows for sure. The  theory that I've always bought in to was the gulf stream winds in the Texas leagues would do strange things to a ball hit in the air.

[JHicks3636]

The most common slang term for an umpire.

[SPAL]

Blue

[SPAL]

A common "family" term used to describe a nasty curve ball.

[ricepig]

Blue

That's only the PC or PG version.......

[JHicks3636]

A common "family" term used to describe a nasty curve ball.

Uncle Charlie

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

pitcher + catcher =  ?

[SPAL]

Battery

[SPAL]

A pitcher pitching a simulated game utilized for situations and/or to work on control under the eye of a coach is said to be doing what?

[Big Nasty 34]

Depends on who you ask as there are a lot of theories, but I don't think anyone knows for sure. The  theory that I've always bought in to was the gulf stream winds in the Texas leagues would do strange things to a ball hit in the air.

Nice! I feel like I heard it was because guys coming up from the Texas league weren't strong enough yet to hit it very solid so it just kind of blooped into the outfield.

[Big Nasty 34]

Going along with the last one from SPAL, what is the origin of the term Bullpen? That is debated as well!

[WhenPigsFly]

What is a stadium with small dimensions conducive to a lot of home runs called?

[Maddhog]

Mendoza line

And btw, AB also meant two things this year

Poor Mario.  His claim to fame is incompetent hitting.   

[bulldog04]

What is a stadium with small dimensions conducive to a lot of home runs called?

Launching pad?

[Maddhog]

Launching pad?

Or bandbox

[Maddhog]

What is a "Rembrandt' in baseball?

[knoxvillehog]

What is a "Rembrandt' in baseball?

Pitcher that paints the corners.

[SPAL]

Good one there with bandbox.

A ball that is hit down  so sharply that it bounces high over a fielders head is......

[CJ HOG]

Good one there with bandbox.

A ball that is hit down  so sharply that it bounces high over a fielders head is......

Baltimore Chop?

[CJ HOG]

How about a Four Bagger?

[SPAL]

Baltimore Chop?

Good.

[Maddhog]

How about a Four Bagger?

You mean a "BeniBomb"? 

What does it mean to "Wear the Collar"?

[CJ HOG]

Pitcher on a short leash?

[WhenPigsFly]

You mean a "BeniBomb"? 

What does it mean to "Wear the Collar"?

Also, to go "o-fer", a hitter with no hits in the game.

What is "chin music"?

[SPAL]

The second answer is the correct answer....

In keeping with that theme.....what is a batter said to wear if he strikes our 4 times in a game?

[Maddhog]

Also, to go "o-fer", a hitter with no hits in the game.

What is "chin music"?

"Chin Music" sounds like it refers to a high and tight fast ball.

[bulldog04]

The second answer is the correct answer....

In keeping with that theme.....what is a batter said to wear if he strikes our 4 times in a game?

Golden sombrero

[Maddhog]

Golden sombrero
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Really?  Never heard that. 

[WhenPigsFly]

"Chin Music" sounds like it refers to a high and tight fast ball.

Correct.

[SPAL]

Where is the keystone sack?

[bulldog04]

Where is the keystone sack?

2nd base

[bulldog04]

You don't hear it much anymore but what is a "pickle"?

[WhenPigsFly]

You don't hear it much anymore but what is a "pickle"?

We called it a "hot box".

[Maddhog]

You don't hear it much anymore but what is a "pickle"?

A run down.

[bulldog04]

A run down.

Yep

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

Nice! I feel like I heard it was because guys coming up from the Texas league weren't strong enough yet to hit it very solid so it just kind of blooped into the outfield.

This is similar to what I have always thought.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

You don't hear it much anymore but what is a "pickle"?

Wow, forgot all about that term.

[A_R_K_A_N_S_A_S]

A player had 2 knocks, a dying quail and a 2 bagger in a game. How many base hits did he have?

[sooiebaby]

A player had 2 knocks, a dying quail and a 2 bagger in a game. How many base hits did he have?

Technically, one. The knocks and two bagger would be scored extra base hits.

[sooiebaby]

What's the term for an outfield wall, usually down the lines, that is significantly closer to home plate than the rest?

What's the term for a play where a runner on 3rd is running on the pitch while the batter attempts to bunt?