Baltimore chop

This is an alphabetical list of selected unofficial and specialized terms, phrases, and other jargon used in baseball, along with their definitions, including illustrative examples for many entries. Contents: 0–9ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWYZSee alsoReferencesExternal links0–90"Oh and ..." See count.1The number 1 in baseball refers to the pitcher's position, a shorthand call for throwing to first, a single hit, and a fastball sign. 1-2-3 inningAn inning in which a pitcher faces only three batters and none safely reaches a base. "Three up, three down."1-2-3 double playA double play in which the pitcher (1) fields a batted ball and throws home to the catcher (2), who retires a runner advancing from third. The catcher then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the batter. These almost always happen with the bases loaded.1-6-3 double playThe pitcher (1) fields a batted ball and throws to the shortstop (6) to force out a runner advancing to second. The shortstop then throws to the first baseman (3) to force out the batter.2Catcher (2) gets a "Two!" call for throws to second, a "two-bagger" is a double, and the number 2 signs for a curveball. 2–2–2 (2 balls, 2 strikes, 2 outs)S