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What Is The Definition Of Wheelhouse In Baseball?
1. Wheelhouse is a common term used in baseball to describe the area within the batter’s strike zone that is their prime spot to either hit a home run or a hard hit ball. This small area is the area where the batter will generate the most power and strength, therefore increasing their chances of a hard hit, therefore increasing their chances of at least getting on base either by hit or error.
Example Of How Wheelhouse Is Used In Commentary
1. The pitcher threw that 2-0 pitch right in Bonds‘ wheelhouse and he got all of it, sending it deep into the left field stands.
Sport The Term Is Used
1. Baseball
2. Softball