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Phrase	Definition
L	(L) in scorekeeping is used to total the pitcher's losses
Laredo	The phrase 'throwing from Laredo' refers to a sidearm pitcher with extremely low release point - as in Laredo in south Texas
Lead arm extension	The batter's arm closest to the pitcher extends forward on the swing, often as a precursor to a one-handed follow-through
Leather	Refers to how good a player plays defensively or handles the glove. Ex: 'He flashed some leather on that play.'")
Left on base	Runners stranded on base after three outs
Line drive	Ball hit in the air with a low arc directly at a fielder or through the infield for a hit
Line-up	Team batting order and fielding positions
Long seam	By convention, when a pitching grip has the fingers along the seams on the baseball. (vs across the seams) In truth there is only one seam