knuckleballer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of knuckleballer
First recorded in 1940–45; knuckleball + -er 1
Example Sentences
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He threw it on the day legendary knuckleballer Tim Wakefield died at age 57.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 1, 2023
That was the third of four strikeouts for the active strikeouts leader, who passed Hall of Fame knuckleballer Phil Niekro for 11th place.
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
In today’s game, however, Nowlin believes he has a better idea for a knuckleballer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2021
Nine months ago, knuckleballer Steven Wright wasn’t sure he could make it all the way back from Tommy John surgery.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2021
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