What's the meaning of the phrase "out of the stretch" in this sentence?
「Since his promotion to the major leagues, he is considered to have vastly improved his effectiveness out of the stretch.」
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2006-11-26 12:18:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It is a baseball term.
When there are no runners on base, a pitcher "winds up" to make a pitch, using his whole body to put more speed on the ball. However, if there are runners on-base, it is easier for them to steal a base if the pitcher "winds-up". To prevent this, a pitcher will throw "from the stretch" or "out of the stretch" meaning that he makes much less of a motion before throwing the ball.
2006-11-26 12:44:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has to do with baseball pitching and it's a type of move/pitch they make....when there are runners on base, I gather. They "pitch from the stretch" so that they're ready to try to pick off the runners. Not a complete answer, I know, but the best I can do as a lay-baseball-observer.
2006-11-26 12:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by Shars 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suddenly.
2006-11-26 12:25:53 · answer #3 · answered by Gaga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋