beanballs
Pitches targeting batters
Beanballs are pitches in baseball deliberately thrown at or near a batter's head.
The intent is to intimidate, retaliate, or force the batter away from the plate.
A beanball can spark bench-clearing brawls and typically results in the pitcher's ejection: He was suspended three games for throwing beanballs.
The term comes from "bean" as slang for head.
Maximum-speed baseball throw
- headhunterOne who finds executives
- brushbackIntimidating inside pitch
- knockdownBlow causing a fall
- plunkingSetting down carelessly
hit-by-pitch · intentional · pitcher · mound · delivery · windup · release · velocity
Emotional response to threat
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- threatIndication of potential harm
- menaceSource of potential harm
brushback · psychological · deterrence · power · hostility · message · warning · crowding
Retaliation for wrongs
- revengePunishing a wrongdoer
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- reprisalPunitive action in return
- tit-for-tatEquivalent retaliation strategy
counterattack · grudge · vendetta · brawl · plunking · protection · teammates · history
fastball
Maximum-speed baseball throw
- headhunterOne who finds executives
- brushbackIntimidating inside pitch
- knockdownBlow causing a fall
plunking · hit-by-pitch · intentional · pitcher · mound · delivery · windup · release · velocity · control
fear
Emotional response to threat
- aggressionHostile or attacking behavior
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- threatIndication of potential harm
menace · brushback · psychological · deterrence · power · hostility · message · warning · crowding
payback
Retaliation for wrongs
- revengePunishing a wrongdoer
- retributionPunishment for wrongdoing
- reprisalPunitive action in return
tit-for-tat · counterattack · grudge · vendetta · brawl · plunking · protection · teammates · history · rivalry
concussion
Brain injury from impact
hospitalization · helmet · protection · headshot · danger · risk · trainer · stretcher · medical · recovery
beanballsstrikes
Refusals to work collectively
curves · breaking balls · curveballs · sliders · changeups