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tater
What does tater mean?
A folksy nickname for a home run, sometimes rendered 'long tater' for an especially deep shot.
"He got all of that one and sent a tater over the batter's eye in center."
Origin
American baseball slang, from 'potato' as a nickname for the baseball itself; popularized by George Scott in the 1970s.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tater' mean in baseball?
A tater is a folksy slang term for a home run; a particularly deep one is sometimes called a 'long tater.'
Why is a home run called a tater?
It comes from 'potato,' an old nickname for the baseball itself, and was popularized by slugger George Scott in the 1970s.
Who popularized the word 'tater' for home runs?
George Scott, who played in the 1960s and 70s, is credited with popularizing 'tater' as a term for home runs.
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