Meaning & use
throw a bullpen
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UK/θrəʊ ə ˈbʊlpɛn/
US/θroʊ ə ˈbʊlpɛn/
Meaning
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In baseball, to pitch in a practice session, usually before a game or to stay ready.
Grammar: Used as an intransitive verb phrase; often followed by 'before' or 'to'.
Patterns
- throw a bullpen before something
- throw a bullpen to do something
The pitcher will throw a bullpen before the game starts.
He throws a bullpen every day to keep his arm strong.
After the injury, he threw a bullpen to test his recovery.
Word forms
| third person singular | throws a bullpen |
|---|---|
| past tense | threw a bullpen |
| past participle | thrown a bullpen |
| -ing form | throwing a bullpen |
Common combinations
- throw a bullpen session
- He threw a bullpen session yesterday.
- throw a bullpen before the game
- She always throws a bullpen before the game.
- throw a bullpen to stay ready
- The closer throws a bullpen to stay ready.
Synonyms and how they differ
- warm up
- A more general term for preparing to play, not specific to baseball pitching.
Practice
What does 'throw a bullpen' mean in baseball?
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'Throw a bullpen' refers to a practice pitching session, usually before a game or to stay ready, not to pitching in an actual game.
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