knuckler
/ˈnʌklər/
noun
- A knuckleball; a type of pitch in baseball that moves unpredictably because it is thrown with little spin.
- He spent years perfecting his knuckler to fool hitters.
- The knuckler danced in the air before crossing the plate.
- The pitcher threw a slow knuckler that baffled the batter.
- A pitcher who specializes in throwing knuckleballs.
- The team signed a veteran knuckler to strengthen their rotation.
- That knuckler is known for his tricky pitches.
- Few knucklers have succeeded in the major leagues.