balls

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More than 58% of the balls he has put in play have left his bat at 95 mph or above, which is nearly six points higher than his career mark, according to Statcast.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Tatis’s “pull-air rate” is four times lower than his 42-homer season, with only 5.6% of his batted balls in the air to the pull side.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Small adjustments made big differences, like increasing pocket sizes to better fit the tennis balls and, with Sabet’s suggestion, extending her coat to the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

He started playing through West Ham's defensive line and hit a couple of great balls that got Arsenal in on goal.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

His cheeks bulged with laugh balls, but he swallowed them.

From "Fourth Grade Rats" by Jerry Spinelli