Change-of-pace Ball (Noun)
Meaning
A baseball thrown with little velocity when the batter is expecting a fastball.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pitcher threw a change-of-pace ball to keep the batter off balance.
- The change-of-pace ball dropped off the table, leaving the batter swinging at air.
- After throwing several fastballs, the pitcher dropped in a change-of-pace ball to mix things up.
- The batter was expecting a heater, but the pitcher fooled him with a well-placed change-of-pace ball.
- The change-of-pace ball was the perfect choice, as it dropped down and away from the batter's powerful swing.