What does at the letters mean?

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A high pitch, one that’s below head height but above the stomach, is often said to be “at the letters.” That’s because the lettering on most baseball uniforms is across the chest.
Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images
Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images
What does at the letters mean?
- A ball caught against the chest
- A ball that bounces high
- A pitch thrown chest-high
- A line drive off the outfield wall
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