spitballer

American  

[spit-baw-ler] / ˈspɪtˌbɔ lər /

noun

Baseball.

1. a pitcher who is known or believed to throw spitballs.

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Etymology

Origin of spitballer

spitball + -er ¹

Example Sentences

We now live in a time when everyone’s a spitballer, from the president of the United States on down.

From Washington Post

The legendary spitballer was a five-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young Award winner.

From Washington Times

Dan Haren, David Wells and spitballer Burleigh Grimes were among the seven to beat a team six ways.

From Washington Times

Advertisement Beharie, a Juilliard-trained actresses who previously appeared in Shame, is some kind of fantastic—a spitballer whose line deliveries spin and curve and juke in unexpected ways.

From Slate

There are fierce intimidators, steroid cheats, convicted felons, a rock star, an underwear model, a rookie and a spitballer.

From New York Times