General
battery
What does battery mean?
The pitcher-and-catcher combination; the two are called batterymates.
"The veteran battery had worked together for five seasons."
Origin
American baseball term borrowed from military artillery usage; attributed to Henry Chadwick.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 'battery' in baseball?
The battery is the pitcher and catcher considered together as a unit; the two players are called batterymates.
Why are the pitcher and catcher called a 'battery'?
The term was borrowed from military artillery usage and is attributed to early baseball writer Henry Chadwick.
How is 'battery' used in a sentence?
You might say 'The two rookies formed the starting battery,' meaning the pitcher and catcher for that game.
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