General
beanball
What does beanball mean?
A pitch deliberately aimed at the batter's head or body; 'bean' is old slang for the head.
"Throwing a beanball can clear both benches in a hurry."
Origin
American baseball slang, from 'bean' meaning head.
Frequently asked questions
What is a beanball in baseball?
A pitch deliberately aimed at the batter's head or body, from 'bean' being old slang for the head.
Why is it called a beanball?
'Bean' has long been slang for the head, so a beanball is a ball thrown at the batter's 'bean.'
Is throwing a beanball against the rules?
Intentionally throwing at a batter is illegal and can get a pitcher ejected, and it often triggers a bench-clearing incident.
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