Battable

/ˈbætəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being hit with a bat; suitable or easy to bat against.

Etymology

From 'bat' (to hit) + '-able' (suffix meaning capable of). Sports terminology used in cricket and baseball contexts.

Kelly Says

A pitch might be described as 'battable' if it's in the strike zone and hittable, whereas a wild pitch thrown at the batter's head is definitely not battable!

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