Definition

Noun: A pitch thrown sidearm instead of overhead. In baseball, this refers to a specific type of pitch delivery where the ball is released from a low, horizontal arm angle, often making it difficult for the batter to track.

Usage

This term is used exclusively in the context of baseball to describe a pitching technique. It is a compound noun where "submarine" modifies "ball" to specify the type of pitch.

Examples

• The pitcher's submarine ball had an unusual trajectory that confused the batters.
• He is known for his effective submarine ball, which he learned from a coach in Japan.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in sports commentary and analysis to discuss pitching strategy and a pitcher's unique arsenal.
• While "submarine ball" is the specific term, commentators might shorten it contextually, saying, "He throws submarine," with "ball" being implied.

Variants and Related Words

• Submarine pitch: A synonymous term for a submarine ball.
• Submariner: (Informal, Baseball) A pitcher who throws with a submarine delivery.
• Sidearm: An adjective describing a throwing motion where the arm is extended laterally, not overhead. A submarine delivery is an extreme form of sidearm pitching.

Synonyms

• Submarine pitch
• Underhand pitch (though this can imply a different, even lower motion)

Notes

This is a specialized sports term. The word "submarine" here is used metaphorically, comparing the low, underwater-like path of the ball to a submarine. It is not related to the vehicle or a sandwich.

Noun

1. a pitch thrown sidearm instead of overhead