Wiktionary
bean ball
n. 1 (context cricket English) A ball that does not bounce and passes the batsman approximately at head height. 2 (context baseball English) A pitch deliberately thrown at the head of the batter.
Usage examples of "bean ball".
Joe, the Saints' first pitcher, promptly winged an overhand bean ball at Harlan Betchel, who staggered clear of the batter's box, pointing his bat accusingly at Joe.