Baseballs that are hard-hit but then caught, in lingo

LOUDOUTS

Think of the sound a well-struck ball makes before an outfielder snags it—these are the kind of outs that leave batters frustrated despite good contact.

In baseball lingo, a "loud out" is a ball that’s crushed off the bat but still caught for an out—hence the plural "loudouts" for multiple instances. The term "loud" highlights how hard the ball was hit, making the out feel especially tough for the batter. It’s a mix of slang and baseball jargon, where the intensity of the hit contrasts with the disappointing result. Think of it as a fan’s way to groan about a great swing that didn’t pay off.