This term refers to a type of pitch in baseball that has a trajectory that curves or changes direction unexpectedly as it approaches the batter. It is used to deceive the batter and make it harder to hit the ball.

This is a specific type of breaking ball that particularly describes a pitch that curves downward, adding to its effectiveness in confusing hitters by altering their expectations.

This is another variant of a breaking ball that moves in the opposite direction of a curve ball. It is a pitch that breaks away from the batter when thrown by a right-handed pitcher towards a right-handed batter, creating additional complications for hitting.