just a bit outside

just a bit outside
a) A pitch that is away from the batter as it crosses home plate.

The first pitch is ... just a bit outside.

b) (sarcastic) A pitch that is thrown several feet from the strike zone, away from the batter, typically one that the catcher has no chance of receiving. Popularized by broadcaster .

The pitch is ... juuuuust a bit outside. The catcher didnt even reach for that one.


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