fastball

[ˈfæstbɔːl]

fastball Definition

a pitch thrown at high velocity with very little curve.

Using fastball: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fastball" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The pitcher threw a fastball down the middle.

• Example

  He has a great fastball, but needs to work on his breaking ball.

fastball Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for fastball

• heater
• smoke
• express

Phrases with fastball

• throw a fastball

  to pitch a fastball

  Example

  He can throw a fastball up to 100 miles per hour.

• high fastball

  a fastball pitched high in the strike zone

  Example

  The batter swung and missed at the high fastball.

• fastball hitter

  a batter who is particularly good at hitting fastballs

  Example

  He's a great fastball hitter, but struggles with off-speed pitches.

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Summary: fastball in Brief

A 'fastball' [ˈfæstbɔːl] is a type of pitch thrown at high velocity with very little curve. It is often referred to as a 'heater' or 'smoke.' Examples of usage include 'The pitcher threw a fastball down the middle,' and 'He has a great fastball, but needs to work on his breaking ball.'