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Deuce: The curveball, usually signaled from a catcher to a pitcher by holding down two fingers.

Diamond: The infield playing surface.

Dinger: A home run.

Dish: Home plate.

Donut: Circular shaped weight that slides over the bat. The weight is used when a player is loosening up in the one deck circle.

Double: A play in which the batter makes it safely to second base without stopping.

Double Dip: Slang terms for a doubleheader.

Double Header: Two games played in immediate succession.

Double Play: A defensive play in which two offensive players are put out as a result of one continuous action.

Double Switch: A move when the manager removes a pitcher, and in an effort to strategically move the new pitcher’s spot in the batting order, the manager moves another player into the game, and the positio . . . View Full Definition

Down On The Farm: Refers to a player who is playing for a team’s minor league affiliate.

Downtowner: A home run.

Ducks On The Pond: Runners on base

Dugout: Enclosed seating facility reserved for players, substitutes, coaches and other uniformed team members.

Dying Quail: A weak bloop hit that drops just in front of the outfielder’s reach (also referred to as a Texas leaguer, a blooper or a bleeder.)

Early Shower: When a pitcher is pulled from the game early for ineffectiveness, he is said to be removed ‘for an early shower’ or to ‘hit the showers.’

Earned Run: A run scored on a hit, walk or steal, without benefit from a defensive error on the play.

Earned Run Average (ERA): The number of earned runs (runs scored without the benefit of an error) that pitcher allows, multiplied by nine (the number of innings in a regulation game) and divided by the actual number . . . View Full Definition

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