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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Sánchez’s sinker works well with his signature changeup.
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Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The power behind his fastball and sinking changeup are impressive to watch but the walks and control issues are a real concern.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Armed with a mid-to-upper 90s fastball, a promising changeup and a work-in-progress slider, Arias was the Cubs’ No. 18 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
At one time or another, Boyd’s four-seamer, changeup and slider have all been effective pitches.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Matt Gelb, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The power behind his fastball and sinking changeup are impressive to watch but the walks and control issues are a real concern.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Armed with a mid-to-upper 90s fastball, a promising changeup and a work-in-progress slider, Arias was the Cubs’ No. 18 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2025
At one time or another, Boyd’s four-seamer, changeup and slider have all been effective pitches.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Changeup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/changeup. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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