fireballer

noun

fire·​ball·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌbȯ-lər How to pronounce fireballer (audio)
: a baseball pitcher known for throwing fastballs
fireballing
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌbȯ-liŋ How to pronounce fireballer (audio)
adjective

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Making matters worse, the Angels saw rookie fireballer Ben Joyce depart because of an injury. — Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023 Armed with a fastball that can soar above 100 mph, the 6-7, 248-pound fireballer can be a bit erratic and may be best suited for the bullpen long-term. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2026 Milwaukee Brewers fireballer Jacob Misiorowski turned in his finest outing one year to the day of his major league debut. — ABC News, 12 June 2026 During the opening series of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Tatiana Tate was called upon to blow the horn as the fearsome fireballer made his way through the outfield to the mound. — Tyler Erzberger, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fireballer

Word History

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fireballer was in 1928

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“Fireballer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireballer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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