split-fingered fastball


split-fin·gered fastball

S0655475 (splĭt′fĭng′gərd)n. Baseball A fastball thrown with the ball held between the index and middle finger, causing the ball to drop sharply near home plate. Also called splitter.

split′-fin`gered fast′ball


n. a baseball pitch, similar to the forkball but thrown with the same arm speed as a fastball.