In addition to variations in the rules, the vocabulary of the 19th century game was also different. Some examples are:

“cranks”, “bugs”, “rooters” = fans
“hands down” = out
“hurler” = pitcher
“striker” = batter
“captain” = manager
“matches” = games
“ace” = run

“leg it!” = running
“huzzah!” = cheer
“sky ball”, “cloud hunter”, “sky
scraper”, “air ball” = pop up
“muff”, “boot”, “juggle”,
“mug” = error
“ginger” = determination
“striker to the line” = batter up
“whitewash” = shutout
“garden” = outfield
“daisy cutter”, “bug bruiser”,“grass killer”, “ant killer” = grounder
“ballist” = ballplayer
“behind” = catcher
“tally” = final/ining score
“dead” = out
“muffin” = poor player
“foul tick” = foul ball
“pitcher’s point” = mound
“muffin”, “milkboy” = insults