Headhunting is not a "beanball" and is very dangerous. Beaning someone in the thigh is extremely different then going at their head.
You’re being too literal.
“Headhunting” doesn’t mean hitting people in the head any more than “beanball” does (”bean” refers to the head). Both refer to hitting a batter with a pitch. Only difference is “headhunting” is intentional, and a “beanball” can be intentional or accidental.
Both terms have changed from their literal meaning. Corporate “headhunters” don’t actually bring the heads of recruits, either.
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