Sokista

Sokista refers to a Finnish word that describes a person who is enthusiastic about or dedicated to the sport of sokk (Finnish baseball). Sokk is a bat-and-ball game with similarities to baseball and rounders, originating in Finland. It is played with a bat, a ball, and bases. The game involves two teams, with one team batting and the other fielding. Points are scored by a batter successfully running around all the bases and returning to home plate.

A sokista is someone who actively participates in, follows, or promotes sokk. This could mean they are a player, a coach, a dedicated spectator, or simply someone who has a deep appreciation for the game. The term emphasizes a passion for sokk, often implying a level of skill, knowledge, or commitment to the sport. In Finnish culture, where sokk holds a significant place, a sokista is recognized as someone who understands and values the unique aspects of the game, its traditions, and its community. The word can be used affectionately or to denote a serious follower.