Talk:comebacker

RFV discussion: September–October 2016
Rfv-sense: "A pop fly that falls behind home plate, typically caught by the catcher for an out."

Not as far as I know. A comebacker is a batted ball that 'comes back' toward the pitcher, usually on the ground (but probably in the air as well) whether that ball ends up being a hit or not is not part of the definition. Comebackers are chiefly fielded by the pitcher, or when missed by the pitcher, fielded by the second baseman or shortstop, or if they can't get it to they go into center field for a hit. But none of this is part of the definition. The citation as far as I can see is just for this sense, and has nothing to do with being caught in foul ground by the catcher. Renard Migrant (talk) 15:56, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
 * I suspect who added this in 2009 simply wasn't familiar with the term and added it in good faith because it was on one of his wordlists, but misunderstood the meaning. I have tagged him but he rarely edits now so I don't particularly expect a reply. Renard Migrant (talk) 15:27, 10 September 2016 (UTC) (apologies for late signature)


 * RFV failed and cite transferred to correct sense. —Μετάknowledge discuss/deeds 17:50, 9 October 2016 (UTC)

One who makes a comeback
Quite surprised to see no sense for a person who makes a comeback, i.e. returns to fame or success. I just assumed the word would have that meaning! Equinox ◑ 20:17, 8 April 2017 (UTC)


 * Michal Shamir's The Elections in Israel 2009 uses the word to refer to returning candidates who have a prior political history (as far as I can tell). Equinox ◑ 17:39, 15 March 2020 (UTC)