⚾ A wide throw 🏈 A sideways toss ➡️ To throw outward

pitch-out

7.3

To throw the ball outside the strike zone to stop a runner from stealing a base

noun
/ˈpɪtʃ aʊt/

Jargon

: lanzamiento fuera

During the game, the pitcher decided to throw a pitch-out to prevent the runner from stealing second base.

Examples

The catcher signaled for a pitch-out to catch the runner.
Why did the pitcher throw a pitch-out?
The coach called for a pitch-out to stop the runner from stealing second base.
A well-timed pitch-out can catch even the fastest base runners by surprise.
After the pitch-out, the catcher quickly threw to first to try for an out.
The catcher signaled for a pitch-out to keep the aggressive base runner from taking off.
In a crucial moment, the pitcher executed a perfect pitch-out, allowing the catcher to tag the runner attempting to steal a base.

Synonyms

pitchout

vspitch-out

Jargon

7.6

A throw that goes wide so the catcher can stop a runner stealing a base

is the same action but written with a hyphen between the parts

How Dangerous

beanball

Jargon

1 9.3

brushback pitch

Jargon

1 8.6

wild pitch

Jargon

5 6.3

pitch-out

Jargon

7.3

Surface Forms

pitch-out singular

pitch-outs plural

Morphology

pitch-out = pitch (transparent) = out + pitch

The term is a straightforward combination of 'pitch' (to throw) + 'out' (away), so learners can infer 'throwing outward' in the sport-specific sense. [Postprocessing: moved 'out' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Pitch-out comes from the simple words pitch ('to throw') and out ('away' or 'outside'), which gives a clear picture of a throw sent outside the normal area. In baseball a pitch-out is a pitch thrown outside the strike zone to stop a runner from stealing, so thinking 'a throw out of the zone' helps you remember it.