longball
Over the fence
Longball refers to a style of play emphasizing big hits over small, incremental gains.
In baseball, it means hitting home runs rather than singles and bunts: They're a longball team—live and die by the homer.
In football, it describes deep passes down the field rather than short, safe throws.
The strategy is high-risk, high-reward.
Informal home run
- round-tripperBaseball scoring hit
- four-baggerComplete circuit hit
- taterPotato, colloquially
- moonshotBold, unlikely endeavor
blast · jack · bomb · clout · grand slam · solo shot · walk-off · back-to-back
Powerful baseball batter
- outfieldField beyond bases
- deepFar from surface
- flyballLofted batted ball
- pitcherPouring vessel or hurler
batter · diamond · dugout · bullpen · catcher · innings · lineup · fastball
Desperate long-shot attempt
- downfieldToward opponent's goal
- quarterbackPassing position in football
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
- aerial attackCombat from aircraft
bomb · play-action · streak · overthrow · arm strength · cannon · air raid
dinger
Informal home run
- round-tripperBaseball scoring hit
- four-baggerComplete circuit hit
- taterPotato, colloquially
moonshot · blast · jack · bomb · clout · grand slam · solo shot · walk-off · back-to-back · yard
slugger
Powerful baseball batter
pitcher · batter · diamond · dugout · bullpen · catcher · innings · lineup · fastball · curveball
hail mary
Desperate long-shot attempt
- downfieldToward opponent's goal
- quarterbackPassing position in football
- touchdownSix-point gridiron play
aerial attack · bomb · play-action · streak · overthrow · arm strength · cannon · air raid
longballbunt
Ball-tapping technique
sacrifice bunt · small ball · squeeze play · drag bunt · ground ball
long, ball, length, balloon, football, snowball, baseball, meatball, ballet