Hum that apple, shoot that pea.

Posted by Bob January 15, 2005In reply to Hum that apple, shoot that pea. posted by Barbara Detering on January 15, 2005

"hum that apple, shoot that pea" - this appeared as a phrase in a book I was reading to my children. The context suggested it was an old baseball phrase but I haven't been able to find anyone or reference that can explain its meaning or origin.

Two slangy references to pitching a fastball.