Phrase guide

pitch out

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A pitch which was intentionally thrown outside to the catcher who stands up with the pitch for the purpose of enabling the catcher to throw out a runner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • The pitch out enabled the catcher to throw out the runner.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To intentionally throw the ball outside to the catcher who stands up with the pitch for the purpose of enabling the catcher to throw out a runner

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Jones pitched out twice to no avail.

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Antonyms: none provided

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