Definitions

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  • noun baseball One who throws with arm roughly parallel to the ground.

Etymologies

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sidearm +‎ -er

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Examples

  • "We've got to remind ourselves that two years ago this guy was a (sidearmer)," Maddux says.

    Reinvented Feldman thriving as Rangers starter 2010

  • Most of the pitchers are highly regarded prospects except for former Padre reliever Blaine Neal and former D-backs sidearmer Mike Koplove.

    Breakin’ for All-Stars 2008

  • Mr. O'Day, a relatively unknown sidearmer who made it to Anaheim unexpectedly out of spring training in 2008, follows Mr. Rodriguez to the National League and into a wide-open Mets bullpen.

    In Search of the Next Josh Hamilton 2008

  • (Oakland sidearmer Chad Bradford's) coming from an awkward position. ...

    USATODAY.com 2003

  • When he's right, he's dynamite the young sidearmer held batters to a .173 average, the lowest of any closer last season.

    USATODAY.com - Forget Game 7, Yanks' Rivera is best of the best 2002

  • According to Tom Seaver in Pitching with Tom Seaver with Steve Jacobson, 1973, The greatest advantage a pitcher has against a hitter hitting from the same side is demonstrated by a sidearmer.

    The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004

  • Source:Splendor on the Diamond Rich Westcott, 2000; according to the same source, Hudson threw overhand before World War II, but developed a bone spur in his shoulder while pitching for his Army team, and came back after the war as a sidearmer.

    The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004

  • Note: Quisenberry converted from sidearmer to submariner in 1980.

    The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004

  • According to Tom Seaver in Pitching with Tom Seaver with Steve Jacobson, 1973, The greatest advantage a pitcher has against a hitter hitting from the same side is demonstrated by a sidearmer.

    The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004

  • Note: Quisenberry converted from sidearmer to submariner in 1980.

    The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004

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