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Flat Ball: A ball with little or no spin, resulting in little or no action.

House Ball: A ball provided by the center to its customers. Usually, but not always, they are of less quality than modern high tech equipment, usually polyester or hard urethane, not resin. Sometimes us . . . View Full Definition

Hitting The Big Ball Before The Little Ball: Another phrase for hitting the ball fat (the big ball being the earth)

Inflation: Inflation is a persistent increase in prices, often triggered when demand for goods is greater than the available supply or when unemployment is low and workers can command higher salaries. . . . View Full Definition

Hit Up On The Ball: The act at the release point of coming through the ball with a strong finger release; a ball that is hit hard will tend to be very powerful; used to describe a good release feeling .. I real . . . View Full Definition

Inflation Accounting: The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising.

Inflation Hedge: Accounting practices allowing for the effects of inflation.

Highballs: Any liquor served with ice, soda, plain water, ginger-ale or other carbonated beverages.

Ground Ball: A ball hit in the infield by the batter that bounces in the infield.

Gopher Ball: A pitch destined to be hit for a home run; one that will ‘go for’ a run.