Whiffer (Noun)
Meaning
A batter who strikes out by swinging at and missing the third strike.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The crowd jeered as the whiffer walked back to the dugout, his helmet in hand.
- The opposing team's ace pitcher had a knack for turning even the best hitters into whiffers.
- After striking out for the third time, the frustrated whiffer slammed his bat to the ground.
- The whiffer's embarrassing at-bat was replayed on the Jumbotron for all to see.
- The rookie's tendency to become a whiffer in high-pressure situations was a major concern for the coaching staff.