projectable adj.— «There are exceptions, of course. But most of the pitchers who get drafted can either throw in the low 90s or are, in the parlance, “projectable.” Which essentially means that a scout can look at the kid and...
transloading n.— «“If you’re going to ship something less than 400 or 500 miles, it probably makes more sense to ship it on a truck,” Pitcher said, which is done by transloading. Transloading is the term for shipping products by...
rake v.— «You have to tip your hat to Doc. To no-hit a team that can flat-out rake the ball is pretty unbelievable.» —“Gooden Enough! Outcast Pitcher Tosses No-Hitter” by Jim Street Seattle Post...
filthy stuff n. in baseball, good pitching. Editorial Note: Stuff as a term for a pitcher’s ball delivery has a long history in baseball, dating to at least as early as 1905. Filthy stuff is also a euphemism for money. (source: Double-Tongued...