groundball
Definition
Noun: 1. A batted baseball that travels along the ground: In baseball and softball, a groundball is a ball hit by the batter that bounces or rolls on the ground, as opposed to a fly ball hit into the air.
Usage
The term "groundball" is used primarily in the context of baseball and softball to describe a specific type of hit. It is often discussed in strategy, as groundballs can lead to double plays or are fielded by infielders.
Examples
- The shortstop fielded the groundball cleanly and threw to first for the out.
- The pitcher's strategy is to induce a groundball to get a double play.
- That was a hard-hit groundball down the third-base line.
Advanced Usage
- "Groundball pitcher": A pitcher whose style causes batters to hit a high percentage of groundballs.
- He is known as a groundball pitcher because his sinker produces so many easy outs.
- "Groundball rate" (GB%): A statistical measure in baseball representing the percentage of batted balls hit as groundballs.
- A high groundball rate is beneficial for pitchers in hitter-friendly ballparks.
Variants and Related Words
- Grounder: A common synonym for "groundball." The terms are often used interchangeably.
- He hit a slow grounder to the pitcher.
- Ground ball: An alternative spelling, written as two separate words.
- GB: A common abbreviation used in scorekeeping and statistics.
Synonyms
- Grounder: (noun) A direct synonym.
- Roller: (noun, informal) Sometimes used for a slowly hit groundball.
Antonyms
- Fly ball: (noun) A batted ball hit high into the air.
- Popup: (noun) A batted ball hit very high but not very far into the infield or shallow outfield.
- Line drive: (noun) A batted ball hit hard and on a straight, low trajectory.
Noun
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(baseball) a hit that travels along the ground
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