Bullpen: meaning, definitions and examples
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bullpen
[ ˈbʊlˌpɛn ]
baseball term
A bullpen refers to the area in a baseball stadium where relief pitchers warm up before entering the game. It's typically located near the dugouts and can vary in design from a simple area with a fence to more elaborate setups with seating and amenities. The term can also imply the group of relief pitchers themselves who are available to pitch during a game. The bullpen plays a critical role in a team's strategy, especially in ensuring that pitchers are ready and able to perform effectively when called upon.
Synonyms
pitching staff, relief pitchers, warm-up area
Examples of usage
- The manager decided to warm up the bullpen before the final inning.
- After the starting pitcher struggled, the team turned to the bullpen for help.
- The bullpen is crucial for managing the game in tight situations.
Translations
Translations of the word "bullpen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 bullpen
- área de aquecimento
- área de espera
🇮🇳 बुलपेन
- पिचर का क्षेत्र
- बेसबॉल पिचर का क्षेत्र
🇩🇪 Bullpen
- Auswechselbank
- Aufwärmzone
🇮🇩 bullpen
- area pemanasan
- area cadangan
🇺🇦 бульпен
- розминкова зона
- резервна зона
🇵🇱 bullpen
- strefa rozgrzewki
- rezerwa
🇯🇵 ブルペン
- 温暖化区域
- 待機エリア
🇫🇷 bullpen
- zone de réchauffement
- zone de réserve
🇪🇸 bullpen
- zona de calentamiento
- zona de reserva
🇹🇷 bullpen
- ısınma alanı
- bekleme alanı
🇰🇷 불펜
- 준비 구역
- 대기 구역
🇸🇦 بولبنك
- منطقة الإحماء
- منطقة الانتظار
🇨🇿 bullpen
- zahřívací zóna
- rezerva
🇸🇰 bullpen
- zóna na rozohriatie
- rezerva
🇨🇳 牛棚
- 热身区
- 备用区
🇸🇮 bullpen
- ogrevalna površina
- rezerva
🇮🇸 bullpen
- hlýðingarsvæði
- varasvæði
🇰🇿 bullpen
- жылыту аймағы
- резервтік аймақ
🇬🇪 bullpen
- გათბობის ტერიტორია
- რეზერვი
🇦🇿 bullpen
- istilik zonası
- ehtiyat zona
🇲🇽 bullpen
- zona de calentamiento
- área de espera
Etymology
The term 'bullpen' has intriguing origins that date back to the early 20th century. It is believed that the word may have derived from the practice of branding cattle, where 'bull' referred to male cattle and 'pen' indicated a confined area. In the context of baseball, it was first documented in the 1930s as a term for the area where pitchers waited to be called into the game. The term gained popularity as baseball evolved, especially with the increasing specialization of pitchers in the sport. The visual of a 'pen' conjures images of pitchers contained and ready to be unleashed, which aptly describes their role during a game. The connection to the term has persisted, with the bullpen remaining an essential element of the game, symbolizing readiness and strategic positioning.