VINTAGE BASE BALL TERMS

Much like any facet of language, the terms, expressions and slang of one day have changed and evolved through time. Here are some 19th century base ball expressions and how they'd relate to more modern terminology:

Then                                               Now
Ace or Tally                                    Run
Baller, Ballist                                 Player
Striker                                             Hitter
Striker to the line!                          Batter up!
Hurler                                              Pitcher
Rover                                              Shortstop
Behind                                            Catcher
Cranks                                            Fans
Dead, Hands or Hands Dead    Out(s)
Match                                             Game
Huzzah!                                          Hooray!

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