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

Perhaps better health and shorter assignments will help Cabrera harness his high-end velocity and create greater separation between his fastball and a unique changeup. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

During Báez’s next at-bat, in the fourth inning, the Cubs left-hander tried to beat him with a full-count changeup. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

Detmers got swings and misses with all four of his pitches – fastball, curveball, slider and changeup – and earned 18 swings and misses overall, his second-most this season. — Kyle Glaser, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2026

Five pitches later, Sheets drove a changeup just over the fence in right field. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for changeup

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup