Where Does the Term "Can of Corn" Come From in Baseball?

Where Does the Term "Can of Corn" Come From in Baseball?. Part of the series: LS - Baseball Facts & Tips. Old grocers used to get canned vegetables or whatever off of the top shelf with a stick and a hook, and used to pull things down from the shelf and then actually catch them in their apron. Find out where the term "Can of Corn" comes from with help from a former Major League baseball player in this free video clip.