Hot Corner
Third base
Example
U think Garcia can handle the hot corner?
Yep, he's great at defense, it's the hitting that's the problem
Snagging a line drive at the hot corner
Related Slang
| MLB | Major League Baseball |
| C | Catcher |
| Ride the pine | Sit on the bench |
| Bomb | A home run |
| Tater | Home run |
| ERA | Earned run average |
| MLB | Major League Baseball |
| Line drive | Hard hit baseball in the air |
| Grounder | A baseball hit on the ground |
| Frozen rope | Line drive baseball hit |
| Leather | Defense ability |
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Hot corner is a classic baseball slang term for the third base position. The nickname comes from the fact that third base sees a lot of blazing-fast line drives, especially from right-handed hitters who tend to pull the ball down the third base line. If you are playing the hot corner, you'd better have quick reflexes and strong leather.
Origin of hot corner
The exact origins of the "hot corner" slang term are unclear, but it has been around since the early 20th century, gaining popularity in the mid-20th century, as hard-hitting sluggers became more common and third basemen had to adapt to lightning-fast plays. Players, coaches, commentators, and fans widely use the "hot corner" term in baseball and softball, whether in casual conversations or sports commentary.