Baseballer SPEAKER is a term used to describe a person who speaks on behalf of a professional BASEBALL team. Tris, which is a four letter word, is a shortened version of the term and is often used in crossword puzzles. The term is derived from the combination of two words: 'BASEBALL' and 'SPEAKER'. It is used to refer to someone who is responsible for communicating with the media, fans, and other stakeholders on behalf of a professional BASEBALL team.