knuckler

IPA: nˈʌkʌɫɝ

Examples of "knuckler" in Sentences

A flat knuckler is likely to be hit, no matter who's at the plate.
The knuckler is his one payoff pitch; his only weapon against the hitter.
“But the knuckler is a good waste pitch and if it comes close to the plate, the batter usually goes for it, and even if he hits it, he has a hard time getting a very good piece of it.”
One manifestation of this gut-level dislike of the knuckler was the argument that a pitcher shouldn’t throw the knuckleball as a part of a mixed repertoire; instead, the pitch should be left to specialists.