batting eye
nounBaseball.
the batter's visual appraisal of balls pitched toward home plate.
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How to use batting eye in a sentence
I have always been proud of the "batting eye" that enables an iron puddler to shape the balls to the exact weight required.
The Iron Puddler | James J. DavisIt was evident that Ainslee had his “batting eye” with him that afternoon, and could not be easily fooled.
Bert Wilson's Fadeaway Ball | J. W. DuffieldIf only Wagner had found his batting eye he would surely send his captain home with the tying run.
Fast Nine | Alan DouglasI see he didnt lose his batting eye while he was a hold-out.
Baseball Joe, Captain of the Team | Lester ChadwickPerhaps he was too anxious, but it was evident that his batting eye was off.
Baseball Joe, Home Run King | Lester Chadwick
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