Brushback

Meaning

Pitch that almost hits the hitter

A baseball term for a pitch thrown near the hitter; often done on purpose by the pitcher in order to get the hitter to stop crowding the plate and back off.

Example

"Whoa, Sandoval got a brushback there and is not too pleased by it."

Related Slang

Chin musicPitch that nearly hits the batter's head
HBPHit by pitch
HeaterFastball
JamTo pitch near a batter's hands
PPitcher
AceBest starting pitcher
E1Error made by the pitcher
RPRelief pitcher
SPStarting pitcher
SouthpawLeft-handed pitcher

Usage

✓ Sports Terms   (Baseball)

Last Updated: April 1, 2015

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