Terminology
Vintage base ball is a stark contrast to today's modern game. It had its own lingo and our team's players stick to it. Batters are referred to as "strikers," a catcher is called a "behind," players are "ballists," errors are "muffs," and a scored run is a "tally" or "ace." Learn more vintage base ball terminology below.
- Ball: apple
- Bat: ash, willow, timber
- Batter: striker
- Catcher: behind
- Error: muff, boot, juggle, mug
- Fans: rooters, cranks, bugs
- Fly Ball: cloud hunter, skyer, air ball
- Game: match
- Ground Ball: bug bruiser, daisy cutter, grass clipper, ant killer
- Hit: knock
- Hard Hit: hammer, stinger, stunner
- Hurrah!: Huzzah!
- Home Plate: Dish
- Innings: rounds
- Outfield: garden, outer garden
- Pitcher: hurler, bowler
- Player: ballist
- Run: ace, tally
- Shutout: whitewash
- Team: club, nine, match nine, side