Spitball Pitcher
The ball flew in at 111mph. No baseball was ever pitched faster.
Tully, the Major League scout, gaped.
Coach Hardy said, “Great spitball, eh?”
“He’s a mutant?” said Tully.
“Yeah, so?”
Tully grimaced. “But he’s pitching with his tongue!”
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Author’s Notes:
A “Spitball” is a certain kind of pitch (illegal) in baseball: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spitball
Fastest pitch ever.
Written for the Grammar Ghoul Press’ Shapeshifting 13 writing challenge. This week, we get 39 words and the story must include the words “ball” and “mutant.” Look here to see how other folks answered the challenge: http://www.grammarghoulpress.com/shapeshifting-13-7-kickoff/
EagleAye
Oh you always do come up with the funniest pieces. I love this!
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Thank you so much! I’m glad you got a laugh.
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Wow! Pitching with his tongue at 111 miles per hour! LOL! Spit on the ball and it travels faster.
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Hehe. That’s a seriously strong tongue, eh? I hope somebody cleans the ball first. 😉 Thanks much! 🙂
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HAH! What a mental image… Good one, EA!
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It’s a pretty crazy image isn’t it? I expect his tongue is pretty calloused by now. 😉 Thanks very much, Susan! 🙂
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I imagine his tastebuds are shot, too.
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Oh, that would be a site to behold! Wonderful job, dude!
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Sight, not site–stupid mutant fingers getting in the way.
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I know how you feel. I always hate it when my 11th finger gets in the way of the 12th one. 😉
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Yep. He’ll never make it to the major leagues. I don’t think the public at large is ready for it. Thanks very much, dude! 🙂
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I read this a few times with the odd thought “Doesn’t everyone pitch that way?”
Great piece.
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Haha! Interesting thought. Thank you kindly! 🙂
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Hey now! Didn’t see that coming! lol
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Hehe. Surprises can be fun, eh? Thanks much, Jen! 🙂
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That would certainly make baseball games more interesting. 🙂
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It would, wouldn’t it? I don’t know what catchers would think about getting hit by 111mph slobber though. They might go on strike!
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Okay, that is one tongue you don’t want to be on the wrong side of! Love the twist in this one! 🙂
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I know? I wonder if punches someone with that tongue, would he knock them out? And with a tongue that strong, does he have a speech impediment? 😀 Glad you enjoyed this. Thanks much, Suzanne! 🙂
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Yikes, sticky balls covered in mutant drool.
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Not exactly sanitary is it? 😉
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