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Phrase	Definition
G	(G) in scorekeeping is for Games Played. (GS) is for Games Started, and (GF) for Games Finished
GAGPTH!	Stands for "get a good pitch to hit" - battle cry of Phil Rognier of the FirstSwing Foundation.
Gap	See 'alley' = between outfielders in right center and lewft center. A ball hit here is a 'gapper'
Gashouse gang	The St. Louis Cardinals of the 1930s - a collection of rowdy players
GDP	(GDP) in scorekeeping is Ground into Double Plays
Gopher ball	A pitch hit for a home run, as in 'go for'
Grand Slam	(GSH) in scorekeeping. Home run hit when the bases are loaded (runner on every base). Another one of those coaching strategies that shouldn't be counted on
Grapefruit league	Spring training games played in Florida. (See also 'Cactus league'.)")
Green light	Signal from coach to batter to hit the next good pitch, or signal to a base runner to decide for himself when to attempt a steal. Note: green in this case does not mean go, but 'go if you want to'
Ground Out	(GO) in scorekeeping. Any ball which bounces before being fielded, requiring a throw to first base for the out. (If the throw goes to another base to get another run it counts as an (FC) fielder's choice. (GO/AO) is the Ground Outs/Fly Outs (air out) ratio