slurve

[ slurv ]

noun

, Baseball.

1. a pitch similar to a slider in delivery but with more curve to the ball’s path:

   He throws a hard slurve, which has resulted in a lot of swinging strikeouts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of slurve¹

First recorded in 1975–80; blend of slider ( def ) and curve ( def )

Example Sentences

They were shut out for six-plus innings by Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios and his nasty sinker/slurve combo.

From Seattle Times

Berrios threw his slurve 39 times, more than any other pitch.

From Seattle Times

The only base hit off Berrios’ slurve was France’s broken-bat single in the seventh inning that ended his outing.

From Seattle Times

“I adore what he does. The slurve” — Urías’ signature pitch — “is my favorite. I watch the Dodgers every freaking day. So it’s amazing to see in person and meet him and get to take a picture with him. It’s just something I will never forget.”

From Los Angeles Times

He got whiffs with his slurve and cutter, finishing two-strike at-bats that had dragged on in recent outings.

From Los Angeles Times