beanball

biːnbɔːl

Definitions

1. noun

A type of pitch in baseball in which the pitcher intentionally throws the ball at the batter’s body, rather than at the strike zone.

“The umpire called the pitcher out for throwing a beanball at the batter.”

Synonyms

  • brushback pitch
  • juiced pitch

Antonyms

  • curveball
  • fastball