SportsAugust 20, 2026

sinker

SING-ker

Definition

A baseball pitch that moves downward as it approaches the plate, often causing the batter to hit the ball into the ground.

Etymology

The term is derived from the verb 'sink,' reflecting the pitch's characteristic downward movement, and emerged in American baseball terminology in the early 20th century.

In the news

In the article, the sinker is described as a 'bat-missing' pitch that helped Ethan Pecko bail himself out of difficult situations by forcing swings and misses.

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