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Box Score: The progression of the game as written in a series of boxes indicating hits, runs, errors and player substitutions of each inning played.

Breaking Ball: An off-speed pitch that curves.

Bronx Cheer: When the crowd boos (also known as a Philly Cheer).

Brushback: A ball thrown high and inside by a pitcher for the purpose of pushing him further away from the plate and also, putting the fear of god into him. (also called Chin Music or High and Tight).

Bullpen: Area designated for pitchers to warm-up. Generally consists of two mounds and two home plates.

Bunt: Short hit that is executed by letting the ball hit the bat (not swinging). Used to surprise the fielders or to advance a runner.

Bush League: Lesser minor-league teams in small cities or towns.

Bush-Leaguer: A derogatory term used to identify a low quality, or second rate, ballplayer

Called Game: A game suspended or ended by the umpire.

Can Of Corn: A high, easy-to-catch, fly ball hit to the outfield (also known as a Can of Peas).

Captain Hook: A manager who has a penchant for removing pitchers from the game very quickly.

Catch: The act of a fielder in getting secure possession in his hand or glove of a ball in flight and firmly holding it.

Catch Napping: To surprise a less than alert runner with the result that he is picked off or suddenly caught between bases.

Catcher: Player positioned behind home plate and responsible for receiving the pitch from the pitcher.

Catchers Box: Area behind home plate in which the catcher must stand until the pitcher delivers the ball.

Caught Looking: When a batter is called out on strikes.

Cellar: A team in last place. Also ‘basement.’

Change Up: A slow-pitch thrown with the exact arm action as a fastball, designed to disrupt the timing of the hitter.

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