Pickle n. A runner caught in a rundown between bases. Short for "in a pickle." Busted Pickle - the runner makes it to base and is safe.

Hotdog - A player who calls attention to himself with theatrics or plays to the crowd. Defenders of hotdog players have suggested puckishly that the term came from the fact that these men play the game with "relish."

Butterfingers  n. Derogatory term for a player who drops the ball.

A pop fly that drops suddenly and unexpectedly, like a bird shot on the wing. This print also references the Mar. 30, 2001 AZ Diamondbacks/SF Giants game in which pitcher, Randy Johnson, hit a pigeon that flew between the pitcher's mound and home plate.

Fish - 1. v. To swing at a pitch outside the strike zone; e.g., "the pitcher tried to make me fish."
2. n. A batter who refuses the lure of swinging at pitches outside the strike zone; e.g., "the fish ain't biting."
Dish - Syn. for home plate, an obvious play on the word "plate." First use. 1907. (New York Evening Journal, Apr. 17; Edward J. Nichols).

Fork Ball n. Baseball. A pitch with the ball placed between the index and middle fingers so that the ball takes a sharp dip near home plate.

Grapefruit League n. a series of training games played by major-league teams before the opening of the season (so named because they take place in the citrus-growing South, as in Florida vs. Arizona's Cactus League).

A broken or misshapen hand like that of a veteran catcher.

Pickle n. A runner caught in a rundown between bases.

A fast-paced pre-game bunting and fielding drill played at close range among small clusters of players.

An especially tantalizing pitch thrown by a batting practice pitcher.

Cheese - A fast ball. Bill Lee (The Wrong Stuff, 1984) translates Dennis Eckersley's "cheese for your kitchen" as meaning "a fast ball up and in" and added that Eckersley also called himself a "Cheese Master." 
Hard cheese - a fast ball. "[Nolan Ryan] threw some good hard cheese up there" (Wally Backman, quoted in St. Petersburg Times, Mar. 5, 1987)
Etymology. Even though the term is relatively new to baseball, it may have a much older basis. London Guide (1818) defined "cheese" as standing for "the best thing of its kind."

Bread and Butter Pitch: A pitcher's best pitch (his money pitch).

Hotdog - A player who calls attention to himself with theatrics or plays to the crowd. Defenders of hotdog players have suggested puckishly that the term came from the fact that these men play the game with "relish."

Sweet spot - The approximately 10" long section of the barrel of a baseball bat where the ball most likely be hit solidly and for maximum power.

This new work is inspired by 19th century scorecard illustrations. They were produced by advertising sponsors to be included with their products (in this case Peck & Snyder Sporting Goods). Tobacco and confectionary companies were also some of the first to include baseball cards. Bubble gum trading cards became popular after World War II.

This new work is inspired by 19th century scorecard illustrations. They were produced by advertising sponsors to be included with their products (in this case Peck & Snyder Sporting Goods). Tobacco and confectionary companies were also some of the first to include baseball cards. Bubble gum trading cards became popular after World War II.

This new work is inspired by 19th century scorecard illustrations. They were produced by advertising sponsors to be included with their products (in this case Peck & Snyder Sporting Goods). Tobacco and confectionary companies were also some of the first to include baseball cards. Bubble gum trading cards became popular after World War II.

This new work is inspired by 19th century scorecard illustrations. They were produced by advertising sponsors to be included with their products (in this case Peck & Snyder Sporting Goods). Tobacco and confectionary companies were also some of the first to include baseball cards. Bubble gum trading cards became popular after World War II.

This new work is inspired by 19th century scorecard illustrations. They were produced by advertising sponsors to be included with their products (in this case Peck & Snyder Sporting Goods). Tobacco and confectionary companies were also some of the first to include baseball cards. Bubble gum trading cards became popular after World War II.