batting eye

noun

, Baseball.

1. the batter's visual appraisal of balls pitched toward home plate.

Example Sentences

I have always been proud of the "batting eye" that enables an iron puddler to shape the balls to the exact weight required.

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It was evident that Ainslee had his “batting eye” with him that afternoon, and could not be easily fooled.

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If only Wagner had found his batting eye he would surely send his captain home with the tying run.

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I see he didnt lose his batting eye while he was a hold-out.

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Perhaps he was too anxious, but it was evident that his batting eye was off.

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