called strike

noun

, Baseball.

1. a pitch not swung at by a batter but ruled a strike by the umpire.

Word History and Origins

Origin of called strike¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

So with his pitch count over the 100-pitch century mark and his internal tank of energy running of fumes, Castillo emptied what was left with a perfectly placed 97-mph fastball on the outside corner of the plate to freeze Evan Carter for a called strike three, ending the sixth inning.

From Seattle Times

He started No. 9 hitter Leody Tavares with a called strike but then walked him on four straight fastballs, the first high and the next three outside.

From Washington Times

He started No. 9 hitter Leody Tavares with a called strike but then walked him on four straight fastballs, the first high and the next three outside.

From Seattle Times

With a World Series berth at stake, Harper took a called strike three in the third inning.

From Washington Times

With a World Series berth at stake, Harper took a called strike three in the third inning.

From Seattle Times