changeup

American  

[chaynj-uhp] / ˈtʃeɪndʒˌʌp /

Or change-up

noun

Baseball.

1. a pitch that follows one or more fastballs, delivered with the same motion as for a fastball but with less speed, intentionally disrupting the batter’s timing.

   He knows how to use his changeup to keep hitters off balance.

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Etymology

Origin of changeup

First recorded in 1940–45

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Example Sentences

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changeup

Instead, he turned to his revamped changeup a whopping 44% of the time this season, more often than anybody in MLB who logged at least 45 innings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The Orioles claimed him off waivers before the 2022 campaign and saw potential in the old version of Baker’s changeup.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

He fouled off Snell’s fastball, changeup, curveball and slider.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

With Andy Pages on first, after his first hit of the series, Hernández launched a changeup into the left-field stands.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

I completely miss one of Cala’s pitches because I mix up the fastball and changeup signals...which gives the Red Devil on third base the perfect opportunity to steal home.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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