fungo

Definition

A fielding practice drill where a person hits fly balls intended to be caught.

Etymology

Uncertain; perhaps from Scots fung (“to fling, throw”).

Example Sentences

• "The fielding coach played fungo with the outfielders to warm them up."
• "Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter aren’t going to China to […] hit fungoes to wide-eyed Chinese kids."
• "He is so strong he could hit it out of the park with a fungo."