pitch around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To intentionally throw pitches which are slightly out of the strike zone, hoping that the batter will swing wildly at a pitch, but assuming that you will walk him
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Jones pitched around the slugger.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pitch around” mean?
To intentionally throw pitches which are slightly out of the strike zone, hoping that the batter will swing wildly at a pitch, but assuming that you will walk him
Is “pitch around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.