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What Is The Definition Of Overthrow In Baseball?
1. An overthrow occurs in baseball when a fielder throws the ball over the head and out of the reach of their teammate. If a fielder overthrows the ball and a baserunner is able to advance a base due to the throw, then that fielder is usually charged with an error.
In addition, if a fielder overthrows the ball and it sails into a dugout or into the stands, the umpire will then allow the baserunners to advance a base.
When overthrow is used to describe a pitcher, it is meant that the pitcher is trying to throw the ball too hard and is sacrificing control and accuracy.
Example Of How Overthrow Is Used In Commentary
1. Longoria backhands the liner, but he overthrows the first baseman, sending the ball into foul territory.
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball
2. Softball