line drive
What Is The Definition Of Line Drive In Baseball?
1. A line drive occurs when a batter’s hit causes the ball to fly fast and straight through the air. This is an incredibly powerful hit that often speeds past the infield players, allowing the batter to get on base. Other names for line drives include liners and ropes.
A line drive travels nearly parallel to the ground and can be hit through the infield and into the outfield.
Examples Of How Line Drive Is Used In Commentary
1. Judge shows off his power, driving a line drive home run into the left field seats.
2. Rollins launches a liner right past the glove of the shortstop for a single.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball
2. Softball
Also Known As:
1. Liner
2. Rope