General
frozen rope
What does frozen rope mean?
A batted ball hit so hard and on such a flat, straight line that it looks like a taut, stretched rope.
"He didn't get much air under it, just a frozen rope right at the shortstop."
Origin
American baseball slang describing the rope-like, near-level trajectory of a hard line drive.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'frozen rope' in baseball?
A frozen rope is a line drive hit so hard and flat that its trajectory looks like a taut, stretched rope.
Why is a line drive called a frozen rope?
The ball travels on such a straight, level path with little arc that it resembles a rope frozen stiff in mid-air.
Is a frozen rope always a hit?
Not necessarily — it describes how hard and flat the ball is hit, but a fielder can still be positioned to catch it.
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