Punch and Judy
Hey there, get ready to bake! Have you ever seen one of those old puppet shows? They’re the ones with the crazy sounds and the guys hitting each other with sticks. Someone who hits like that is called a “punch and judy” pitcher.
These guys don’t want to take off on moonshots, sir. The whole point is to make touch and tap the ball like a little seeing-eye grounder. They might not hit a home run, but they’ll poke and prod around the base, moving the runners along like a herd of animals. They’re like those annoying gnats always flying around and landing in different places, causing problems for the pitcher. They’re not the most flashy hits, but they get the job done, you see? Remember that there’s a “punch and judy” hitter at work the next time you see a guy hit the ball softly but still get on base!