This player is said to be "camped" under it. Camp "Camp" When a player sits under a fly ball for a while. Cage Bomb "Cage Bomb" Would-be home runs that are hit while taking batting practice in the cage. This lures the third baseman closer to home plate before putting them in a precarious position once the ball is hit.Ĭadillac Double "Cadillac Double" When someone hits the ball and starts taking off their batting gloves and gear before rounding first and coasting into second. Butcher Boy "Butcher Boy" When a batter fakes a bunt, before swinging away. Bush League "Bush League" A term used to describe play lacking sportsmanship, or of low professionalism. Bullet "Bullet" A hard hit ball or throw. Build A House "Build A House" A pitcher who consistently hits a spot in the strike zone. Brickwall "Brickwall" A catcher that lets nothing by. Whether it's hitting, fielding, or even a pitcher's strikeout pitch. Also comes from the saying "Bomb Squad." Bread and Butter "Bread and Butter" A player's greatest or most reliable skill. Typically, between the infielders and the outfielders. "Hey bud your left blinker is out." Bloop or Blooper "Bloop or Blooper" A weakly hit, short fly ball that falls for a hit. Blinkers "Blinkers" Refers to a player's back pocket. Bleeder "Bleeder" A weak hit ball that manages to find a way to the outfield for a hit. Bird Food "Bird Food" A fastball thrown over the batter's head. Bermuda "Bermuda" When three fielders converge toward a fly ball and make a triangle shape before letting the ball drop between them. They can annoy opposing players or teams while sitting on the bench. Bench Jockey "Bench Jockey" A player, coach, or manager whose gift of gab takes on a role of its own. Belt "Belt" To hit a ball hard to the outfield or out of the park. BB "BB" Referencing the baseball when it is hard to hit because it seems as small as a BB. Bayou or Louisiana "Bayou or Louisiana" When an infielder whiffs on a ground ball or a hitter lets a fastball by him, meaning the ball went 'by you.' Bazooka "Bazooka" A strong throwing arm. 080 is pronounced Oh-eighty, like a bingo number. Batting BINGO Numbers "Batting BINGO Numbers" A hitter is batting below. Henry Chadwick coined the term, drawing from the military sense of the term artillery battery. Also known as the 'Cellar.' Battery "Battery" The pitcher and catcher considered as a single unit. Basement "Basement" Last place, bottom of the standings. Base Clogger "Base Clogger" A player whose lack of speed keeps him from advancing more than a single base at a time and/or keeps faster players running behind him from advancing further. The term 'Bartender' can also be used to describe your 'closer'. Bartender "Bartender" A term shouted after a home run is hit because the hitter just ordered the team a 'shot of Jack', with 'Jack' referring to hitting a home run. Barking "Barking" The act of complaining about a call or trash talking. Barber "Barber" A fan, player, coach, or umpire that often chats up the players. The name is said to come from the twanging sound of the bat at contact, like that of a banjo. Balls Party Of 4 "Balls Party Of 4" When the opposing pitcher walks someone, you then yell out, "Balls party of four, your table is ready." Banjo Hitter "Banjo Hitter" A batter who lacks power, but hits a lot of bloop singles. Backdoor Breaking Ball "Backdoor Breaking Ball" A breaking pitch, usually a slider or cut fastball that is thrown out of the strike zone and seems to be a ball before breaking to catch the outer edge of the zone for a strike.