The Out Pitch Glossary
A glossary of the TOP terms that you'll find in use on the site
The list below includes some of the most frequently used terms here at The Out Pitch.
Avril Lavigne: Pitcher that overcomplicates matters on the mound. Usually someone with good stuff but poor pitch sequencing and/or command.
Brokeback Mountain: "I can't quit you!" Those players that you draft year after year even when you know that things may not break your way.
Claimsy: Portmanteau of the words clumsy and claim. When you forget to set your waivers and miss out on a key player, or even worse when you forget to update your claims and spend your FAAB on an injured player.
For example: "Aww dang, I forgot to put in a bid for Spencer Strider last night. I'm so claimsy!"
Glass Cannon: A common video game term with essentially the same meaning here- a player that does a lot of damage but also takes a lot of damage.
For example: Jacob deGrom, Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Glasnow, Luis Severino, and Frankie Montas. The New York Yankees are known for favouring glass cannons in their rotation.
Katy Perry: Also known as a yo-yo. This is a streaky player that can be fun to play but will have many ups and downs throughout the season. They're hot, then they're cold, they're a yes, then they're a no.
SPRAINS: An acronym that stands for Starting Pitchers Really Are Injured Non-Stop. Often used to make a quick reference to the fact that there are very few pitchers in baseball without any degree of injury risk.
Tequila Shot: A pitcher with good stuff, but needs more chase. Often characterized by a low Whiff Rate and O-Swing.