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ˈpɪtʃˌaʊtpitchout
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pitchoutnoun
A pitch that is intentionally thrown high and outside of the strike zone in order to prevent a stolen base
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Pitchout
In baseball, a pitchout is a ball that is intentionally thrown high and outside of the strike zone with the purpose of preventing a stolen base or thwarting a hit and run. The pitcher delivers the ball in such a manner for it to be unhittable and in a position where the catcher can quickly leap to his feet to catch it. A well-thrown pitchout will allow the catcher to receive the ball standing up as opposed to his usual squat, giving him a better line to throw to a base without the pitcher or the batter obstructing his vision or aim. Moreover, it is easier to throw a ball with more force from a standing position than it is from a squat, which is why most catchers leap to their feet when attempting to throw out a base stealer. The pitchout is often called for when the catcher believes that an existing baserunner is likely to attempt a steal, and forms one of the two main countermeasures a pitcher can take against a potential stealer. A runner attempting to steal on a pitchout will have an extremely difficult time beating the throw to second base and almost no chance of stealing third barring a mistake by the catcher or the third baseman. The pitchout is also used against the hit and run. As the pitch is unhittable, the runner will have to attempt a straight steal, and for the reasons described above will usually fail.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pitchout in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pitchout in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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