brush*back pitch
What Is The Definition Of Brushback Pitch In Baseball?
1. This type of pitch is thrown high and tight near the batter’s head, usually in order to coerce the batter to stand farther back from the plate. Brushback pitches are usually fastballs and can be very dangerous. Pitchers may be warned by the umpire or even thrown out of the game for an intentional brushback pitch.
A pitcher will utilize the brushback pitch to intimidate the batter and to show that he will not allow the batter to get in close to the plate, which allows the batter to get full coverage of the plate with their bat.
Examples Of How Brushback Pitch Is Used In Commentary
1. Ryan doesn’t appreciate the batter crowding the plate, so he throws a brushback pitch just to keep him honest.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball