1. players who are skilled at intercepting or catching balls, especially in sports like baseball or football
Usage: sports terminology; informal
2. fans who attend baseball games specifically to catch foul balls or home runs
Usage: baseball terminology; informal

Examples

• The outfielders were known as ballhawks for their ability to track down fly balls.
• Those ballhawks in the stands brought their gloves hoping to catch a home run.
• The defensive backs were real ballhawks, intercepting three passes in the first half.
• A group of ballhawks gathered in the bleachers before the game started.
• The center fielder’s reputation as a ballhawk made opposing batters nervous.
• Young ballhawks often arrive early to get the best seats for catching foul balls.