General
aspirin tablet
What does aspirin tablet mean?
A fastball moving so quickly that to the batter it appears as small as an aspirin pill.
"That pitch looked like an aspirin tablet coming in at 100."
Origin
American baseball slang for the tiny appearance of a blazing fastball.
Frequently asked questions
What does aspirin tablet mean in baseball?
It describes a fastball so fast that to the batter it looks as small as an aspirin pill.
Why is a fastball called an aspirin tablet?
The extreme velocity makes the ball appear tiny and hard to see, like a small pill.
How fast is an aspirin tablet fastball?
It's not a set speed, but the term implies elite velocity, often around 100 mph.
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