Stocking Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 My buddy and I are wondering what hawk means when he calls a Hang Wiff 'em. I thought it was after a strike out on a hanging breaking ball, but he said that hawk said it after a line drive to Willie. Anyone know the meaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 My buddy and I are wondering what hawk means when he calls a Hang Wiff 'em. I thought it was after a strike out on a hanging breaking ball, but he said that hawk said it after a line drive to Willie. Anyone know the meaning? When a player hits a ball hard, and a defender either makes a great play on it, or is right in the perfect position and gets lucky to make a play. That is a hangwiffem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 but why... thats a weird word... although i guess no weirder than a ducksnort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 but why... thats a weird word... although i guess no weirder than a ducksnort... Its is a shortening of hang with them, as in hang in there. Makes total sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 but why... thats a weird word... although i guess no weirder than a ducksnort... ducksnort=ducks*** (which if you watch the 'hit' makes total sense ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 since we're on the subject, what exactly is the meaning behind "a can a corn"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 since we're on the subject, what exactly is the meaning behind "a can a corn"? Easy lazy fly ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 Easy lazy fly ball. Heres a historical reference This expression is used in American baseball to indicate a ball that's hit and easily caught in the outfield. A "Can't miss" catch is called a can of corn. I've heard it comes from old general stores that would stack canned foods high against the wall behind the cash register. When retrieving a can for a customer, the shopkeeper would softly lob the can so it could be easily caught. Corn is used instead of another food because the outfield is sometimes called the "cornfield". I don't know if I believe this explanation of origin. Any ideas? Yes to all of the above ... except ... it's a ball hit softly, not high, right at you. Very easy to catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 This expression is used in American baseball to indicate a ball that's hit and easily caught in the outfield. A "Can't miss" catch is called a can of corn. I've heard it comes from old general stores that would stack canned foods high against the wall behind the cash register. When retrieving a can for a customer, the shopkeeper would softly lob the can so it could be easily caught. Corn is used instead of another food because the outfield is sometimes called the "cornfield". I don't know if I believe this explanation of origin. Any ideas? Yes to all of the above ... except ... it's a ball hit softly, not high, right at you. Very easy to catch. Ah, that's what I was looking for. Me and my dad would always try and figure that out when I was younger, Hawk doesn't seem to say it as much anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 DJ got on Hawk for saying "can of corn" in one of his first years. There was like 10-20 minutes of silence; it was hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted May 10, 2004 Share Posted May 10, 2004 DJ got on Hawk for saying "can of corn" in one of his first years. There was like 10-20 minutes of silence; it was hilarious. Hawk's moments of silence are classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 i still here hawk saying it like "and its a can of corn for rowand in center" or things like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Hawk's moments of silence are classic. They're certainly rare enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 My buddy and I are wondering what hawk means when he calls a Hang Wiff 'em. I thought it was after a strike out on a hanging breaking ball, but he said that hawk said it after a line drive to Willie. Anyone know the meaning? A hard hit ball that normally would be a hit, and it gets caught. Basically its when you clobber the ball but get out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 I still hear Hawk say can of corn. Usually on balls hit to Magglio. I think Hang Whiff em can also be referred to on a pitch where you have absolutely no chance, or at least my dad would always say that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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