pitch out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
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.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The pitch out enabled the catcher to throw out the runner.
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 out” mean?
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.
Is “pitch out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.