Bullpen

/ˈbʊlpen/
noun

A place in baseball where relief pitchers warm up.

The pitcher started warming up in the bullpen.
Visual representation of "bullpen" - A place in baseball where relief pitchers warm up

Often appears as...

  • bullpen session
  • bullpen arm

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Sports

noun

A room or area where employees work in very close quarters.

The sales team worked in a noisy bullpen.
Visual representation of "bullpen" - A room or area where employees work in very close quarters

Often appears as...

  • bullpen office
  • bullpen style

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Workplace

noun

A large cell where prisoners who are together while they wait for trial.

The detainees were kept in the bullpen before they were called to court.
Visual representation of "bullpen" - A large cell where prisoners who are together while they wait for trial

Often appears as...

  • bullpen cell
  • bullpen area

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Legal

noun

A place in baseball where relief pitchers warm up.

The pitcher started warming up in the bullpen.
Visual representation of "bullpen" - A place in baseball where relief pitchers warm up

Often appears as...

  • bullpen session
  • bullpen arm

Usage tips

Sports

noun

A room or area where employees work in very close quarters.

The sales team worked in a noisy bullpen.
Visual representation of "bullpen" - A room or area where employees work in very close quarters

Often appears as...

  • bullpen office
  • bullpen style

Usage tips

Workplace

noun

A large cell where prisoners who are together while they wait for trial.

The detainees were kept in the bullpen before they were called to court.
Visual representation of "bullpen" - A large cell where prisoners who are together while they wait for trial

Often appears as...

  • bullpen cell
  • bullpen area

Usage tips

Legal

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Baseball Specific

Used exclusively in baseball, often unfamiliar outside this context.

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He's been sent to the bullpen to get ready.
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Substitution Area

Refers to where players prepare before replacing another on the field.

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Our closer is in the bullpen getting loose.
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Located Near Field

The bullpen is typically found adjacent to the playing field for easy access.

Illustration for Located Near Field
Fans near the bullpen can watch pitchers warm up.
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Baseball Specific

Used exclusively in baseball, often unfamiliar outside this context.

Illustration for Baseball Specific
He's been sent to the bullpen to get ready.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Substitution Area

Refers to where players prepare before replacing another on the field.

Illustration for Substitution Area
Our closer is in the bullpen getting loose.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Located Near Field

The bullpen is typically found adjacent to the playing field for easy access.

Illustration for Located Near Field
Fans near the bullpen can watch pitchers warm up.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Baseball Specific

Used exclusively in baseball, often unfamiliar outside this context.

Illustration for Baseball Specific
He's been sent to the bullpen to get ready.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Substitution Area

Refers to where players prepare before replacing another on the field.

Illustration for Substitution Area
Our closer is in the bullpen getting loose.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Located Near Field

The bullpen is typically found adjacent to the playing field for easy access.

Illustration for Located Near Field
Fans near the bullpen can watch pitchers warm up.
Visual representation of the word "Bullpen"

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Quote examples

Tim Wakefield

American Athlete

There's been times where I've come out of the bullpen thinking I was going to throw a no hitter, and I've lasted two or three innings. So I try not to use my pre-game warm ups as a barometer of how I'm going to pitch.
Portrait of Tim Wakefield

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Sean Doolittle

American Athlete

You can't have an ego in the bullpen. At the end of the day, we're a group. We're only as good as the sum of our parts. Whatever you're called on to do that day, you've got to be willing to do it for the boys.
Portrait of Sean Doolittle

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Patrick Corbin

When you're gone from the game so much you miss those things, like just being able to throw a bullpen and work on stuff and having all this time to prepare for the season.
Portrait of Patrick Corbin

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Joe Torre

American Athlete

Every time I pull somebody out of the bullpen, I believe he can do the job. I have to believe it. If he doesn't, hopefully he will do it the next time.
Portrait of Joe Torre

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Clayton Kershaw

American Athlete

You can't have your bullpen throwing three or four innings every night. Just not fair to them.
Portrait of Clayton Kershaw

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Matt Cain

American Athlete

I think the bullpen is always a possibility for anyone, but that's not where I plan on being.
Portrait of Matt Cain

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Gerrit Cole

American Athlete

It feels good to be able to contribute, eat innings, provide some rest for the bullpen.
Portrait of Gerrit Cole

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Bob Lemon

American Athlete

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen.
Portrait of Bob Lemon

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Alvin Dark

American Athlete

A fellow has to have faith in God above and Rollie Fingers in the bullpen.
Portrait of Alvin Dark

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Bill Evans

Musician

We use the people who are in the bullpen producing.
Portrait of Bill Evans

Quote examples

Tim Wakefield

American Athlete

There's been times where I've come out of the bullpen thinking I was going to throw a no hitter, and I've lasted two or three innings. So I try not to use my pre-game warm ups as a barometer of how I'm going to pitch.
Portrait of Tim Wakefield

Quote examples

Sean Doolittle

American Athlete

You can't have an ego in the bullpen. At the end of the day, we're a group. We're only as good as the sum of our parts. Whatever you're called on to do that day, you've got to be willing to do it for the boys.
Portrait of Sean Doolittle

Quote examples

Patrick Corbin

When you're gone from the game so much you miss those things, like just being able to throw a bullpen and work on stuff and having all this time to prepare for the season.
Portrait of Patrick Corbin

Quote examples

Joe Torre

American Athlete

Every time I pull somebody out of the bullpen, I believe he can do the job. I have to believe it. If he doesn't, hopefully he will do it the next time.
Portrait of Joe Torre

Quote examples

Clayton Kershaw

American Athlete

You can't have your bullpen throwing three or four innings every night. Just not fair to them.
Portrait of Clayton Kershaw

Quote examples

Matt Cain

American Athlete

I think the bullpen is always a possibility for anyone, but that's not where I plan on being.
Portrait of Matt Cain

Quote examples

Gerrit Cole

American Athlete

It feels good to be able to contribute, eat innings, provide some rest for the bullpen.
Portrait of Gerrit Cole

Quote examples

Bob Lemon

American Athlete

The two most important things in life are good friends and a strong bullpen.
Portrait of Bob Lemon

Quote examples

Alvin Dark

American Athlete

A fellow has to have faith in God above and Rollie Fingers in the bullpen.
Portrait of Alvin Dark

Quote examples

Bill Evans

Musician

We use the people who are in the bullpen producing.
Portrait of Bill Evans
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