Phrase guide

wild pitch

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A play where the pitcher throws a non-catchable pitch and a runner advances.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • Jones uncorked a wild pitch, which went to the screen.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an errant pitch that the catcher cannot be expected to catch and that allows a base runner to advance a base

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pitch, delivery

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Japanese: 暴投 (bōtō) — baseball: a non-catchable pitch
  • Korean: 폭투 (poktu) — baseball: a non-catchable pitch