at 'em ball
(baseball, slang) A hard-hit batted ball hit straight at a fielder in the air for an out.
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(baseball, slang) A hard-hit batted ball hit straight at a fielder in the air for an out.
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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