sinkerball
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Using a two-dimensional zone rather than a rectangle could hurt sinkerball pitchers, such as the Yankees’ Clay Holmes.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
“And it should help our sinkerball and split-finger pitchers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2023
Sabathia, who is coming off knee surgery and transitioning into a sinkerball pitcher, has a 5.38 earned run average and has allowed 21 home runs, the second most in the American League.
From New York Times ● Jul. 26, 2015
“With a sinkerball pitcher, if he loses feel for that, then it’s hard for him to make mistakes in the middle of the plate because it’s 87 or 88 mph instead of 96,” Williams said.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 23, 2015
The sinkerball specialist enticed the White Sox to hit into three double plays, allowing him wiggle out of several jams.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2011
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