The crossword solution for the term 'Batter of Verse' is CASEY, a five-letter word. CASEY is a reference to the character in the poem 'CASEY at the Bat' by Ernest Thayer. The poem tells the story of a baseball team from the fictional town of Mudville, and their star player, CASEY. CASEY is the last batter of the game, and despite his best efforts, he fails to hit the ball and the team loses the game. The poem is a classic example of American literature and is still widely read today.