pop fly
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pop fly
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Thanks to his pop fly against Bruján, the answer remains the same: Nobody.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025
The game ended in the bottom of the ninth with a Nate Lopez pop fly falling in left field as Mira Costa’s shortstop, left fielder and center fielder tried to catch it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025
In the third inning with the Mariners leading 4-0, Alex Bregman hit a pop fly to left field that carried into short porch known as the Crawford Boxes.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2023
Carpenter made a spectacular catch to start the fourth inning, sliding in foul territory to catch Guerrero Jr’s pop fly down the right-field line.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2023
But then Daily and Meeger strike out and the next guy hits a pop fly the shortstop catches with his bare left hand.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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