called strike

American  

noun

Baseball.

1. a pitch not swung at by a batter but ruled a strike by the umpire.

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Etymology

Origin of called strike

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

Gore’s noncompetitive pitches were followed by a called strike on a borderline fastball, then an inside slider that Rutschman chopped foul.

From Washington Post

The penalty for idle chatter could be stiff — a called strike on the hitter.

From Washington Times

Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long was ejected by plate umpire Nic Lentz in the fifth for arguing a called strike to Cave.

From Seattle Times

But there would be no magic this time as Karinchak froze him with a called strike three.

From Seattle Times

The inside breaking ball froze an already static-standing Kelenic, who thought it was a ball, for a called strike three.

From Seattle Times