bull
pen
Plural
bullpens
1
a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily
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2
a designated area beyond the outfield where relief pitchers warm up before entering a game
A bullpen is an area in baseball or softball where relief pitchers warm up before coming into the game. It is usually located near the foul lines, outside the field of play, and is equipped with a mound for pitchers to practice their throws. The bullpen serves as a place for pitchers not currently playing in the game to prepare for their turn on the field. Coaches and players use this area to evaluate the pitchers' readiness and decide when to bring them in.
- The pitchers in bullpen cheered as their teammate struck out the side in the inning.
- The pitcher warmed up in the bullpen before being called into the game.
- The closer in the bullpen prepared to enter the game in the ninth inning.
- The coach signaled for a reliever to start warming up in the bullpen.
- The manager visited the bullpen to discuss strategy with the relief pitchers.