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.
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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
Defensive back Avery Young also has shown promise as a ball hawk in the secondary.
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2018
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
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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