ground ball

[ground bawl] / ˈgraʊnd ˈbɔl /

NOUN

baseball hit on the ground

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bunt chopper comebacker grounder roller

WEAK

bleeder drag bunt dying quail nubber slow roller squibbler wormburner

Example Sentences

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He will usually turn to the young right-hander with runners on base and a strikeout or a ground ball is needed.

From Seattle Times

The incident happened in the fifth inning when he made a diving stop on a ground ball off the bat of Mauricio Dubon.

From Seattle Times

“That’s it! Nice try!” he shouts to a young girl who has missed a ground ball.

From Los Angeles Times

“Totally in control. Nice, crisp rhythm. Lots of ground balls, strikeouts, low walks,” Kapler said.

From Washington Times

His day at the plate started with a soft, ground ball single that shattered his bat in the first inning, the first Angels hit of the game.

From Los Angeles Times