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
Aranda slapped an outside changeup on a line down the leftfield line, and the ball struck the screen on the fair side of foul pole for a three-run homer.
—
Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
See the fastball at 104, and then here comes the changeup at 92-93.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Additionally, Schreiber has worked to develop his changeup.
—Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Cabrera suddenly felt a cramping sensation on the palm side of his right hand while throwing a changeup, Cubs manager Craig Counsell explained.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for changeup
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
See the fastball at 104, and then here comes the changeup at 92-93.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Additionally, Schreiber has worked to develop his changeup.
—Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Cabrera suddenly felt a cramping sensation on the palm side of his right hand while throwing a changeup, Cubs manager Craig Counsell explained.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for changeup
Cite this Entry
“Changeup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/changeup. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
