overpitch

/ˌoʊvərˈpɪtʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to pitch a ball too high in baseball, often resulting in a strike

“The pitcher overpitched the fastball, making it an easy strike for the batter.”

2. noun

the act of pitching a ball too high

“The umpire called it an overpitch, and the pitcher was replaced.”

3. noun

a pitch that is too high, often resulting in a strike

“The overpitch was the final strike that gave the opposing team the win.”

Synonyms

  • overthrow
  • pitch

Antonyms

  • pitchout
  • underpitch