forkball - Definition & Meaning | VisualLang Dictionary

(baseball) a pitch thrown with a grip that causes the ball to drop sharply before reaching the plate(baseball) a pitch thrown with a grip that causes the ball to drop sharply before reaching the plate

A forkball in baseball or softball is a pitch that is thrown with a grip where the pitcher places their fingers between the ball’s seams, similar to a "fork" shape. This grip creates a sharp downward movement as the ball approaches the batter, making it drop suddenly as it nears the plate. The forkball is slower than a fastball and harder for batters to hit because of its unpredictable drop. It is considered a deceptive pitch because the batter cannot easily tell where it will end up, often causing them to swing too early or miss entirely.A forkball in baseball or softball is a pitch that is thrown with a grip where the pitcher places their fingers between the ball’s seams, similar to a "fork" shape. This grip creates a sharp downward movement as the ball approaches the batter, making it drop suddenly as it nears the plate. The forkball is slower than a fastball and harder for batters to hit because of its unpredictable drop. It is considered a deceptive pitch because the batter cannot easily tell where it will end up, often causing them to swing too early or miss entirely.

例句

The pitcher surprised the batter with a devastating forkball.
投手用一记毁灭性的叉球让击球手大吃一惊。
The pitcher's forkball dipped just below the hitter's bat.
投手的叉球刚好在击球手的球棒下方下坠。
When thrown correctly, the forkball can be a pitcher's most effective weapon.
如果投掷正确，叉球可以成为投手最有效的武器。