As for what a rise ball exactly is, it is exactly what its name suggests: ... In other words, the rise of it happens as the batter begins to swing the bat. It's often seen in a two-strike count.

Forget gravity. This pitch actually rises. And depending on its path, a rise ball can land either in the catcher's mitt or beyond the fences in Oklahoma City. Either way, it's sure to be fun.

Here's what you need to know about what a rise ball is in college softball ahead of the Women's College World Series: REQUIRED READING: How big is a softball?Size, weight for 2025 NCAA softball ...