at 'em ball

English

Alternative forms
  • at'em ball
  • at-'em ball

Etymology

Because such a ball is hit straight at 'em (at them).

Noun

at 'em ball (plural at 'em balls)

  1. (baseball, slang) A hard-hit batted ball hit straight at a fielder in the air for an out.
    • 1996, Mike Whiteford, How to Talk Baseball‎, →ISBN, page 76:
      If opposing hitters consistently hit balls at -Fielders, the fortunate pitcher is said, to be possessed of an "at 'em ball."

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