knuckleballer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of knuckleballer
First recorded in 1940–45; knuckleball + -er 1
Example Sentences
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Red Sox knuckleballer helped Boston bust its curse to win the World Series title in 2004.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 31, 2023
ARLINGTON, Texas — Max Scherzer moved into 11th place on baseball’s career strikeout list, getting his 3,343rd on Sunday to pass Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro.
From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023
But Braves Manager Brian Snitker later explained that Albies, who is more comfortable batting right-handed, treated Harper like a knuckleballer.
From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2021
The Orioles selected the contract of RH knuckleballer Mickey Jannis from Triple-A Norfolk and designated RHP Mac Sceroler for assignment.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2021
In today’s game, however, Nowlin believes he has a better idea for a knuckleballer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2021
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