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- noun A
ball ofpaper chewed to apulp and thenprojected (usually by aschoolchild at theceiling ).
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In throwing the spit-ball a pitcher throws overhand and brings his arm straight down.
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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Of course, it is not a strike at all in such a case, but in nine cases out of ten, when the batter sees a swift, erratic, spit-ball coming toward him with all the earmarks of a perfect strike, he will hit at it with his whole strength and be properly angry when the ball ducks his swing and dives below his knees.
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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Walter Johnson: Walsh, in my opinion, has solved the great secret of throwing the spit-ball.
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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Grimes: I believe I could get by without the spit-ball, provided I took time to develop a good curve.
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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Walter Johnson: Walsh, in my opinion, has solved the great secret of throwing the spit-ball.
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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Of course, it is not a strike at all in such a case, but in nine cases out of ten, when the batter sees a swift, erratic, spit-ball coming toward him with all the earmarks of a perfect strike, he will hit at it with his whole strength and be properly angry when the ball ducks his swing and dives below his knees.
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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Grimes: I believe I could get by without the spit-ball, provided I took time to develop a good curve.
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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“… I never use the spit-ball myself and have no intention of trying at present.”
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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In throwing the spit-ball a pitcher throws overhand and brings his arm straight down.
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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