splitter

[split-er]

noun

1. a person or thing that splits.

2. Biology Informal.,  a taxonomist who believes that classifications should emphasize differences between organisms and therefore favors a multiplicity of taxa (lumper ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of splitter¹

First recorded in 1615–25; split + -er ¹

Example Sentences

He developed a wipeout splitter and increased the velocity on his fastball, enough to merit perhaps a two-year, $20-million deal.

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On an 0-2 count, Yamamoto threw him a 92 mph splitter on the outer part of the plate.

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Will Smith barrelled up a splitter Gausman left just high enough to trade places with Edman on an RBI double to left.

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So, how do they actually go about doing that, ahead of a Game 6 matchup with a pitcher in Kevin Gausman who excels at mixing his fastball and splitter?

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With a steady diet of devastating sliders and splitters that seemed to defy the laws of physics, Yesavage induced 23 swings and misses.

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