called strike

American  

noun

Baseball.

1. a pitch not swung at by a batter but ruled a strike by the umpire.

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Etymology

Origin of called strike

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

He started No. 9 hitter Leody Tavares with a called strike but then walked him on four straight fastballs, the first high and the next three outside.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023

The next two pitches are a called strike and a foul ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

It called strike authorizations a “common bargaining pressure tactic” and said the union announcement did not reflect any breakdown in bargaining, rejecting allegations that it had not bargained in good faith as “unfounded and counterproductive.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2023

But he came back to strike out pinch-hitter Cal Raleigh, got pinch-hitter Mike Ford to pop out to first and froze Jose Caballero for a called strike three to end the inning.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2023

The first ball that Prescott put over the plate was a called strike.

From The High School Pitcher Dick & Co. on the Gridley Diamond by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)