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Definitions by Jim & Todd

Portuguese Home Run

Any infield hit. (Preferably a bunt single)
Barnes just couldn't muster any power on that swing, but still managed to eek out a Portuguese Home Run to drive in the tying run.
Portuguese Home Run by Jim & Todd September 7, 2007

Chinese Home Run 

When a batter fouls a ball back behind the screen or net into the stands.
Johnson remains at the plate after hitting a Chinese Home Run on a 2-2 count.
Chinese Home Run by Jim & Todd September 6, 2007

Puerto Rican Double

When a batter hits a single and then steals second base.
Hernandez completes the Puerto Rican Double with that theft of second.
Puerto Rican Double by Jim & Todd September 6, 2007

Polish Home Run 

When a batter swings and his bat slips out of his hands propelling the bat into the stands.
Some lucky fan just got a fantastic souveneir after that Polish Home Run by Pena.
Polish Home Run by Jim & Todd September 6, 2007

Irish Strike 

When a pitcher comes into a game really hung over from the night before and throws a wild pitch.
Looks like Wells had a hell of a night last night. That's his third Irish Strike of the inning.
Irish Strike by Jim & Todd September 6, 2007