ball hawk
Americannoun
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Baseball. an outfielder with outstanding defensive skills, especially at fielding fly balls.
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Sports. a defensive player, as in basketball or football, who excels in gaining possession of the ball.
Example Sentences
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Fulton, added in the offseason, has been a standout in coverage and has shown himself to be a ball hawk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2024
Another option could be Byron Murphy of Washington, who some believe is the best ball hawk at cornerback.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 18, 2019
The former Division III player became a ball hawk in his Texas Tech debut last year when he forced four fumbles and had four interceptions.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 18, 2018
One reason Mathieu has become the nation’s most feared ball hawk is that teams have passed to his side of the field out of necessity because they fear throwing toward Claiborne.
From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2012
Chief ball hawk for the champion Knicks, Frazier says: "I dress kind of conservatively when we lose and I splash on the colors when we win."
From Time Magazine Archive
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