noun
- plural of fastball; pitches thrown at high speed in baseball, typically with minimal curve or spin
Usage: sports; baseball
Examples
- The pitcher threw three fastballs in a row to strike out the batter.
- Fastballs are the most common pitch type in professional baseball.
- She could hit fastballs consistently but struggled with breaking pitches.
- The rookie's fastballs were clocked at over 95 miles per hour.
- Batters often expect fastballs on the first pitch of an at-bat.
- His fastballs had good movement and were difficult to connect with.