first batter

Frequency: 7.09.0 per million words

the first player to bat in an inning or game

batterADJECTIVE + NOUN (Baseball Player)

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Examples (10)

  • The first batter of the inning hit a single to left field.
  • Our pitcher managed to strike out the first batter he faced.
  • As the first batter, her job was to get on base and start a rally.
  • The crowd went silent as the first batter stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth.
  • Getting the first batter out is crucial for a pitcher's confidence.
  • He was nervous, as this was his first time being the first batter in a major league game.
  • The manager advised the first batter to be patient and wait for a good pitch.
  • The team's strategy often depends on whether the first batter can reach base.
  • Historically, their first batter has a high on-base percentage.
  • Who is scheduled to be the first batter for the visiting team?