next batter

Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words

the player who is scheduled to bat after the current one

batterADJECTIVE + NOUN (Baseball Player)

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next

Examples (10)

  • The coach signaled to the next batter to start warming up.
  • "Who's the next batter?" the umpire asked, looking at the dugout.
  • With the bases loaded, the pressure was immense on the next batter.
  • The pitcher studied the next batter as he stepped into the batter's box.
  • After Rodriguez struck out, Martinez was the next batter.
  • The team's hopes rested on the shoulders of the next batter.
  • Fans cheered as the next batter, a renowned power hitter, approached the plate.
  • The manager decided to substitute a pinch hitter for the next batter.
  • The catcher called a timeout to discuss strategy for the next batter.
  • He knew he was the next batter, so he practiced his swing in the on-deck circle.