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by TheKnife V2.1 - Grandiose and Obnoxious on January 10th, 2008
Help answer this question below.
by Barcaluv on January 10th, 2008
"This refers to shots that "crosses over" the 1-3 pocket for right-handers and 1-2 for left-handers and produces a strike. It originated in New York where people would "cross over" to Brooklyn from Manhattan. A side term "Jersey side" references left-handers and refers to people crossing over from Manhattan to New Jersey."
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Do you believe that? I think this is one of those questions like "where does the term bullpen come from?" that has about 8 different theories and you just pick whichever you like best lol
by TheKnife V2.1 - Grandiose and Obnoxious on January 10th, 2008
double comment, booooooo!
by TheKnife V2.1 - Grandiose and Obnoxious on January 10th, 2008
Yes, I know. : ) I'm not 100% sure, but considering the source, I think it's reliable.
by Barcaluv on January 11th, 2008