called strike
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of called strike
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Then, after a called strike on a fastball at the knees evened the count 2-and-2, catcher Will Smith dialed up another curveball from Yamamoto.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2025
The milestone came in the sixth inning on his 100th pitch of the night, a 1-and-2 slider to the Chicago White Sox’ Vinny Capra for a called strike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2025
With a World Series berth at stake, Harper took a called strike three in the third inning.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
Crawford’s first six pitches were balls before he got an 82 mph slider in for a called strike to Nico Hoerner.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 12, 2023
Ellis lined to Cairns in right; Treadwell fouled two balls and had a called strike, and was out; McKnight hit a low fly over short, then Bud Wiler sent one between Spears and Mullaney.
From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane
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