batter up
Take the plate
Batter up is a baseball call announcing that the next hitter should take position at home plate.
The umpire or teammate calls it to signal readiness to resume play.
Figuratively, it announces that someone's turn has come: Batter up—you're presenting next.
- step up to the plateAssume responsibility when needed
- hitSuccessful contact or strike
- ballSpherical plaything or gala
- pitcherPouring vessel or hurler
- pinch hitterSubstitute batter
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