changeup
noun
change·up
ˈchānj-ˌəp 
: a slow pitch in baseball thrown with the same motion as a fastball in order to deceive the batter
Examples of changeup in a Sentence
The batter struck out on a changeup.
Recent Examples on the Web
Cutter, slider, changeup, two-seamers.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
His changeup and mix of off-speed pitches were especially effective.
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Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Then Skubal left a final changeup right down the middle.
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Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
With Schanuel advancing to third on the error, Logan O'Hoppe tried to check his swing on a 1-2 changeup, but made contact.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
His changeup and mix of off-speed pitches were especially effective.
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Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
Then Skubal left a final changeup right down the middle.
—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
With Schanuel advancing to third on the error, Logan O'Hoppe tried to check his swing on a 1-2 changeup, but made contact.
—
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for changeup
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“Changeup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/changeup. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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