Phrase guide

sit dead-red

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

For a batter to look for a four-seam fastball.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • If I were him, I would sit dead-red on this 3 and 1 pitch and try to launch one.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Popularized by broadcaster and former player Joe Morgan.