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What Is The Definition Of Junk Ball In Baseball?What Is A Junk Ball In Baseball? Definition & Meaning

1. This term is used in baseball to refer to a breaking ball pitch that has a lot of movement, such as a curveball, knuckleball or slider, that makes it hard for the batter to make contact. If a pitcher is known more for their breaking ball pitches, rather than the velocity of their pitches, they are commonly referred to as junk ball pitcher.

Examples Of How Junk Ball Is Used In Commentary

1. Rodriguez was extremely late on that fastball and strikes out for the first time today. He was probably expecting some kind of junk from the unpredictable Johnson instead of that fastball.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Baseball

Also Known As:

1. Junk balls

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