pop fly

American  

noun

Baseball.

1. a high fly ball hit to the infield or immediately beyond it that can easily be caught before reaching the ground.

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Etymology

Origin of pop fly

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

But all they could mostly do was hit harmless pop flies, recording an out on each of the first 12 heaters they put in play.

From Los Angeles Times

And thanks to his pop fly against Bruján, nobody can complain that a cherished record was broken in a way that would have raised the ire of many.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Grifol said after the game that he felt there was no harm on the play, as Henderson was able to make an easy catch of the pop fly.

From Seattle Times

Brady Ebel reached base when a pop fly in front of home plate dropped for a single.

From Los Angeles Times

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