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

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

But last Wednesday, when he arrived at the last debate before the Feb. 1 primary with his fists clenched, it became clear why, apart from high principle, Bradley doesn't like to go negative: it's just not his game--he's not a natural spitballer--and so he managed to look both negative and uncomfortable at the same time.

From Time Magazine Archive