👉 The term "underplays" is a phrase used in baseball to describe a player who has been consistently outpitched by their opponent. This can happen when the pitcher's pitch is not strong enough or the batter's swing is too weak, resulting in a low strikeout rate and high walk count. Underplaying may also refer to a situation where a pitcher is unable to hold onto a lead because they are struggling with their command and lack of confidence, leading to a high number of outs and poor
