fireballer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fireballer
Example Sentences
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Suspicions about rookie fireballer Edgardo Henriquez were confirmed, as Henriquez walked a batter to load the bases, walked in a run and gave up a run-scoring single.
From Los Angeles Times
They have two high-profile Japanese players other than Ohtani in opening-day starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto and rookie fireballer Roki Sasaki.
From Los Angeles Times
General manager Brandon Gomes compared the 102.5-mph fireballer to Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
From Los Angeles Times
There’s no way the 23-year-old fireballer hasn’t thought about whether he wants to play with Shohei Ohtani or against him.
From Los Angeles Times
More than 70% of his pitches were either cutters or sinkers, an uncharacteristic mix for the former fireballer.
From Los Angeles Times
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