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Can Of Corn

can of cornWhat Is A Can Of Corn In Baseball? Definition & Meaning On SportsLingo

What Is The Definition Of Can Of Corn In Baseball?

1. This is a term used to describe a fly ball that is hit into the outfield and is easily catchable for an out.

Although not confirmed, one theory for the origination of the term is that it started in the early nineteenth-century and was first used by grocers. During that time period, grocers would use a stick with a hook on the end in order to use to pull down cans of corn from high upon shelves. The grocer would pull at the cans, which would then fall easily into their apron below.

Example Of How Can Of Corn Is Used In Commentary

1. Griffey glides into left-centerfield for the easy can of corn and the third out of the inning.

Sports The Term Is Used

1. Baseball
2. Softball

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