In short the Index, in the words of the creators, is “a growing dictionary of the baseball terms that they didn’t teach you in Little League, and that you won’t hear about in the director’s commentary to Angels in the Outfield.”

Some of the entries are hilarious, with names like The Constanza, The McCarverism, and this funny one…Hold On, It’s a Bunt!:

The Cine-Bunt is trick play most often seen at the climax of baseball movies. A big power hitter will come to the plate, at a time when a home run would win or tie the game. The hitter puts on a show of being ready to launch one into the ether, even going so far as to call his own shot by pointing into the outfield. Then, just as the ball is hurtling in towards home plate, the power hitter defies all expectation and drops down a perfect bunt, befuddling the opposition, the crowd, and the movie viewer.
Notable Cine-Bunts (**SPOILER ALERT**):
Tom Berenger as Jake Taylor’s Cine-Bunt at the end of Major League

My contributions are 3 New Terms From Asian Baseball found in the Baseball Abroad category and include The Nervous Lee, The Taiwan Sizzle, and Pocket Crayon Washing Machine — from Korea, Taiwan and Japan respectively.

One of the great joys when the international scouting directors come into town are the inevitable trips to TGI Fridays–the scouting mecca in Asia–for some shop talk over a three-for-all and a mocha mud pie. And as a recent “article” in Korea’s Naver shows us, Friday’s mania has now extended into Korea.

Looks like our lovely cheerleader after the jump just may have had a sumptuous Roasted Red Pepper Sausage Penne or two too many during her baseball career. And the photo after that shows us that Friday’s is great not just for Tigers, but for Lions as well. Samsung Lions, that is. (NOT safe for work).

How does a Jack Daniels Burger sound right about now? Grrrrrrrreat!!!!

Friday’s…….Outrageous!!!!

1. Beer (Soju, Makgeolli, Bek Se Ju,  Wine, Whiskey):

There are no container (or food)  prohibition laws in Korean baseball stadiums. Cans, bottles, alcohol stills…it’s all nice and legal.

Granted, the alcohol inside the stadium is not Americanballpark-esque $8 mincrobrew  price. A can of beer will set you back $2, but there’s no reason to stop at a store on your way in.  

For $10 you and your friends can  drink 5 pitchers of Hite and alienate yourselves by singing corrected  English versions of  ballpark songs Koreans have appropriated for  their own language and ballpark experience.

2. Baby (as in child)

When a foul ball or home run is hit into the stands Korean fans start cheering “아주라,” which means: “give it to a kid.”

If you bring a young child to the park you will be guaranteed to receive any ball hit within two sections of your seat. If you  keep on  the move there is a   possibility of multiple balls during the afternoon.

3. Binoculars

4. Books (novels)

Korean baseball managers call to the pen early and often (5.1 times per game)  Games often stretch into  4 hour territory. Be prepared.

5. Bo-bo

Means “kiss” in Korean. One of the great traditions of Korean baseball. The camera seeks out unsuspecting couples around the park, projecting their images on the stadium jumbotron, and waiting until they kiss (or don’t).

Public affection in Korea is still a relatively new concept so the results are often hilarious and heartwarming.

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