Bobble (Noun)
Meaning
The momentary juggling of a batted or thrown baseball; "the second baseman made a bobble but still had time to throw the runner out".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The shortstop's bobble on the sharp grounder gave the runner an extra second to reach first base safely.
- The first baseman's bobble on the low throw from the third baseman almost allowed the runner to advance to second base.
- Despite the bobble, the catcher's quick reflexes allowed him to throw out the runner attempting to steal second.
- The bobble on the infield single allowed the batter to reach base and gave his team a spark.
- The second baseman's bobble on the hard-hit ball up the middle forced the pitcher to cover first base on the play.