Paint The Black
To pitch the ball over the edge of home plate
Example
He doesn't have great velocity but is able to paint the black very consistently
Related Slang
| Paint the corner | To pitch the ball over the edge of home plate |
| Ace | Best starting pitcher |
| Closer | A relief pitcher that finishes a baseball game |
| SP | Starting pitcher |
| Chin music | Pitch that nearly hits the batter's head |
| High and tight | High and inside pitch |
| Jam | To pitch near a batter's hands |
| Meatball | Easy pitch to hit |
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A baseball term for when the pitcher throws the ball over the edge of home plate.
The term is used to describe a pitcher's great pitch control and his ability to hit specific spots over the plate and in the strike zone. Home plate has black edges, so if a pitcher can paint the black, he has pinpoint accuracy. The term may also appear as "painting the black" and is similar to the "paint the corners" term.