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at 'em ball en · NOUN

Etymology

Because such a ball is hit straight at 'em (at them).

Meanings

  1. (slang) A hard-hit batted ball hit straight at a fielder in the air for an out.
    • If opposing hitters consistently hit balls at -Fielders, the fortunate pitcher is said, to be possessed of an "at 'em ball." 1996, Mike Whiteford, How to Talk Baseball, →ISBN, page 76:

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