called strike
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of called strike
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
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There was no question about the next pitch, an 87-mph slider for a called strike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
He started No. 9 hitter Leody Tavares with a called strike but then walked him on four straight fastballs, the first high and the next three outside.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
Jansen started him out with a ball, then a called strike, then another ball.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2023
But he came back to strike out pinch-hitter Cal Raleigh, got pinch-hitter Mike Ford to pop out to first and froze Jose Caballero for a called strike three to end the inning.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2023
The first ball that Prescott put over the plate was a called strike.
From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
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