spitballer

[ spit-baw-ler ]

noun

, Baseball.

1. a pitcher who is known or believed to throw spitballs.

Word History and Origins

Origin of spitballer¹

spitball + -er ¹

Example Sentences

We now live in a time when everyone’s a spitballer, from the president of the United States on down.

From Washington Post

A spitballer who was traded to the St. Louis Browns, Shocker had four 20-win seasons before returning to New York in time to be part of the 1927 championship team.

From Seattle Times

A spitballer who was traded to the St. Louis Browns, Shocker had four 20-win seasons before returning to New York in time to be part of the 1927 championship team.

From New York Times

The legendary spitballer was a five-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young Award winner.

From Washington Times

Dan Haren, David Wells and spitballer Burleigh Grimes were among the seven to beat a team six ways.

From Washington Times