General
cookie
What does cookie mean?
A pitch the batter can readily make good contact with, essentially a gift.
"He got a cookie on 3-0 and lined it into the gap."
Origin
American baseball slang, likening an easy pitch to a treat.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cookie in baseball?
It's an easy, hittable pitch, essentially a gift the batter can drive.
Why is an easy pitch called a cookie?
The slang likens a fat, hittable pitch to a treat handed to the batter.
Is a cookie the same as a meatball?
Yes, both terms describe an easy pitch right in the batter's wheelhouse.
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