fastballer
Mound speed demon
A fastballer is a baseball pitcher known primarily for throwing fastballs—pitches delivered at high velocity rather than with deceptive movement or spin.
The term suggests raw power over finesse: He's a classic fastballer who can hit 98 on the gun.
Fastballers often dominate when their velocity is at its peak but may struggle as arm speed declines with age.
One who pitches
- throwerOne who launches projectiles
- starterInitiator of action
- closerOne who concludes
- relieverOne who lessens discomfort
ace · flamethrower · gunslinger · mound · rotation · bullpen · innings · prospect
Directed rate of motion
- four-seamerStraight, fast baseball pitch
- two-seamerFastball gripped across seams
- heaterDevice producing warmth
- gasFormless, expanding substance
heat · fireball · smoke · cutter · sinker · grip · seam · arm
hurler
One who pitches
reliever · ace · flamethrower · gunslinger · mound · rotation · bullpen · innings · prospect · rookie
velocity
Directed rate of motion
- four-seamerStraight, fast baseball pitch
- two-seamerFastball gripped across seams
- heaterDevice producing warmth
gas · heat · fireball · smoke · cutter · sinker · grip · seam · arm · delivery
velocity
Directed rate of motion
explosive · torque · momentum · snap · pop · juice · mustard · zing
strikeout
Batter retired on pitches
dugout · scout · manager · coach · count · swing · miss · punchout · K · battery