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
Rice, a sinkerball pitcher, credited his success this season to a new willingness to throw pitches he formerly would have been uncomfortable trying.
From New York Times ● Jun. 6, 2013
Wang struck out 25 batters and walked 13 in 62 1/3 innings, improving as he added velocity and rediscovered trust in his deadly sinkerball.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 26, 2011
It just happened to be the best sinkerball pitch of any hurler in camp.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2010
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