changeup

noun

change·up ˈchānj-ˌəp

: a slow pitch in baseball thrown with the same motion as a fastball in order to deceive the batter

Examples of changeup in a Sentence

The batter struck out on a changeup.

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Conversely, a four-seam fastball and/or changeup could help Holmes avoid barrels against lefties. —

Will Sammon, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024 In April, Harrison heavily relied on his four-seam fastball (65.6%) with a smattering of changeups (22%) and a sprinkling of slurves (11.2%). —

Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024 If you’re exhausted by stuffing and mashed potatoes, try throwing a changeup or two. —

Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024 Armed with a powerful fastball, a wipeout slider and a revamped changeup that became one of the nastiest in the sport, Skubal posted a 2.80 ERA in 15 starts last season. —

Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for changeup