fastballers
Mound velocity specialists
Fastballers are baseball pitchers known for throwing at high velocity, typically those whose primary weapon is a fastball rather than breaking pitches or off-speed stuff.
The term emphasizes raw power over finesse or deception.
The team's bullpen is stacked with fastballers who can touch triple digits.
A fastballer may also be called a power pitcher or flamethrower.
Pouring vessel or hurler
- aceSingle-pip card
- starterInitiator of action
- closerOne who concludes
- relieverOne who lessens discomfort
southpaw · right-hander · flamethrower · thrower · mound · windup · delivery · bullpen
Rate of motion
Adjustable interface element
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
- knuckleballSpinless, erratic throw
- sinkerWeight on fishing line
cutter · splitter · two-seam · four-seam · heater · gas · cheese · smoke
pitcher
Pouring vessel or hurler
reliever · southpaw · right-hander · flamethrower · thrower · mound · windup · delivery · bullpen · rotation
speed
Rate of motion
gun · blazing · heat · gas · overpowering · explosive · firepower
slider
Adjustable interface element
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
- knuckleballSpinless, erratic throw
sinker · cutter · splitter · two-seam · four-seam · heater · gas · cheese · smoke
strikeout
Batter retired on pitches
count · batter · whiff · punchout · K · dominance · stuff · command · control
rivalry
Ongoing contest between opponents
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- playoffsChampionship elimination series
- championshipCompetition for top rank
contenders · victory · defeat · underdog · upset · duel · showdown · pennant · series