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"etymology_text": "Because such a ball is hit straight at 'em (at them).",
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"ref": "1996, Mike Whiteford, How to Talk Baseball, page 76",
"text": "If opposing hitters consistently hit balls at -Fielders, the fortunate pitcher is said, to be possessed of an \"at 'em ball.\"",
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"A hard-hit batted ball hit straight at a fielder in the air for an out."
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"(baseball, slang) A hard-hit batted ball hit straight at a fielder in the air for an out."
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