foul tip

noun

Definition of foul tip

: a pitched ball in baseball that is slightly deflected by the bat; specifically : a tipped pitch legally caught by the catcher and counting as a full strike with the ball remaining in play

Recent Examples of foul tip from the Web

Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez was hit in the Garys by a foul tip in the sixth inning of the AL Wild Card game.

— daniel rapaport, SI.com, "Gary Sanchez Was Hit in the Garys, and David Robertson's Reaction Was Priceless," 4 Oct. 2017
On May 30, 2016, was hit in the groin by a foul tip and required emergency surgery.

— eduardo a. encina, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles catcher Welington Castillo dodges scare after second groin injury this season," 12 Sep. 2017
Castillo left Monday’s game in Toronto after a foul tip off the bat of Blue Jays catcher Miguel Montero hit him in the groin area.

— eduardo a. encina, baltimoresun.com, "Orioles notes: Jiménez to start Sunday, Castillo returns to lineup," 14 Sep. 2017
Orioles catcher Welington Castillo left the game after he was hit in the groin area with a foul tip for the second time this season.

— eduardo a. encina, baltimoresun.com, "Misplays costly as Orioles' losing streak reaches five games with 4-3 setback in Toronto," 11 Sep. 2017
Ramos, Tampa Bay's catcher, took a foul tip off the top of his left foot.

— ken powtak, courant.com, "Rays Monitor Hurricane Irma News While Beating Red Sox," 10 Sep. 2017

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