pitch*ers best friend
What Is The Definition Of Pitcher’s Best Friend In Baseball?
1. A pitcher’s best friend is another name to call a double play.
The double play helps a pitcher get out of tough game situations, and with just one pitch it can help to end an inning or remove one or multiple runners from the base paths. In some game situations with runners already on base, a pitcher may intentionally walk a batter in order to set-up a double play.
Example Of How Pitcher’s Best Friend Is Used In Commentary
1. Pettite gets bailed out with that pitcher’s best friend, ending the inning and stranding a runner on third.
Also Known As:
1. Double Play
Sports The Term Is Used
1. Baseball
2. Softball