3 Kernels of truth A high fly ball easily caught by any outfielder not named Lucy Van Pelt has long been called a can of corn. This one, it’s said, goes back to the 19th century when grocers of the era would retrieve cans of corn and other goods from high shelves by pulling them off with long hooked sticks and catching them.
4 Tonight’s menu: meat and potatoes
A meatball is an easy pitch to hit, almost right down the middle of the plate. A batter who sees a meatball might well turn it into a tater—that is, a home run. Pitchers who serve up a lot of meatballs aren’t likely to stick around.
5 Monterey Jack fans another Then there’s the pitcher who zips fastballs past befuddled hitters: If he’s bringing his “A” game, he’s said to be throwing cheese. You might be most prone to hear fans or announcers speak of “high cheese”—this refers to a fastball above the batter’s belt. The exact origin of the term is unclear, though Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley gets some credit on the Reddits and Quoras of this world.
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