Beaners

/ˈbiːnərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of beaner; multiple pitchers who throw beanballs, or historically, a slur (use with caution).

Etymology

From 'beaner' plus the regular plural suffix '-s,' straightforward plural formation.

Kelly Says

Like its singular form, 'beaners' has dual history: it's a legitimate baseball term for multiple bean-pitchers, but also carries weight from its later use as a slur. This reminds us how the same word can have innocent origins and harmful later uses.

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Plural of 'beaner'—combines ethnic slur with masculine aggression coding in baseball contexts. Perpetuates both racialized and gendered stereotypes about labor and physicality.

Inclusive Usage

Avoid entirely. Use specific, neutral terms: 'pitchers throwing inside' or refer to ethnicity/identity respectfully when relevant.

Inclusive Alternatives

["pitchers","pitching tactics","inside pitches"]

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