outpitching
Besting opposing hurlers
Outpitching is throwing better than an opposing pitcher in a baseball game.
A pitcher who outpitches another allows fewer runs, strikes out more batters, or simply dominates while the opponent struggles: Their ace outpitched ours, and we lost 2-1.
The term applies to single games or extended stretches of a season.
Batter retired on pitches
- earned runUnaided score in baseball
- shutoutGame with lopsided scoring
- no-hitterHitless complete game
- perfect gameNo baserunners reach safely
inning · reliever · closer · bullpen · walk · catcher · battery · signal
Single-pip card
- fireballerPitcher with overpowering speed
- southpawLeft-handed person, informally
- whiffBrief, faint smell
- filthyThoroughly unclean
overpowering · unhittable · lights-out · masterful · gem · dominant · untouchable
Maximum-speed baseball throw
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
- knuckleballSpinless, erratic throw
sinker · cutter · splitter · breaking ball · two-seamer · four-seamer · screwball · sweeper
Authority to direct
- velocityDirected rate of motion
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- mechanicsScience of motion
- deliveryConveyance of goods
arm strength · command · repertoire · release point · grip · deception · movement · location
Ongoing contest between opponents
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- head-to-headIn direct confrontation
opponent · victory · defeat · outdueling · one-upping
Observing to gather information
- gameplanPredetermined course of action
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- preparationArranging things in advance
strikeout
Batter retired on pitches
- earned runUnaided score in baseball
- shutoutGame with lopsided scoring
- no-hitterHitless complete game
perfect game · inning · reliever · closer · bullpen · walk · catcher · battery · signal · mound
ace
Single-pip card
- fireballerPitcher with overpowering speed
- southpawLeft-handed person, informally
- whiffBrief, faint smell
filthy · overpowering · unhittable · lights-out · masterful · gem · dominant · untouchable
fastball
Maximum-speed baseball throw
- curveballPitch with spin-induced arc
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- changeupDeliberately slow pitch
knuckleball · sinker · cutter · splitter · breaking ball · two-seamer · four-seamer · screwball · sweeper
control
Authority to direct
delivery · arm strength · command · repertoire · release point · grip · deception · movement · location · consistency
rivalry
Ongoing contest between opponents
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
head-to-head · opponent · victory · defeat · outdueling · one-upping
scouting
Observing to gather information
- gameplanPredetermined course of action
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
preparation · backdoor · nibbling · tunneling