leadoff hitter
Lineup's opening player
A leadoff hitter is the first batter in a baseball lineup.
The position typically goes to a player who gets on base frequently, has speed, and can set the table for run-scoring opportunities: The leadoff hitter worked a walk and stole second.
By extension, leadoff describes anything that comes first or opens a sequence.
Sequence of hitters
- catalystAgent enabling change
- sparkplugCombustion ignition component
- igniterDevice that starts combustion
- pace setterOne who establishes speed
Rate of reaching safely
- patienceCalm during delays
- walksTravels by foot
- base hitsSuccessful batting results
- singlesUnattached individuals
line drives · pitch recognition · eye · selectivity · opposite field · bunts
Advancing without a hit
- speedRate of motion
- basepathsRoutes connecting baseball stations
- basestealerOne who swipes bags
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
read · scoring position · aggressive · green light · hit and run · distraction
Statistical baseball player evaluation
- moneyballAnalytics-based roster construction
- analyticsSystematic examination of datasets
- WARPlayer worth measure
- launch angleTrajectory's starting steepness
exit velocity · plate appearances · runs scored · pitch count
batting order
Sequence of hitters
on-base percentage
Rate of reaching safely
singles · line drives · pitch recognition · eye · selectivity · opposite field · bunts
Ichiro
Japanese masculine given name
- Pete RoseBanned baseball hits leader
- Derek Jeter
stolen bases
Advancing without a hit
- speedRate of motion
- basepathsRoutes connecting baseball stations
- basestealerOne who swipes bags
jump · read · scoring position · aggressive · green light · hit and run · distraction
sabermetrics
Statistical baseball player evaluation
- moneyballAnalytics-based roster construction
- analyticsSystematic examination of datasets
- WARPlayer worth measure
launch angle · exit velocity · plate appearances · runs scored · pitch count
- battingbatting, batter, batsman, bat speed, batting average
- batterscake batter, pancake batter, waffle batter, brownie batter, crepe batter
- Baseball Peoplepitcher, catcher, shortstop, first baseman, second baseman
- Japanese BaseballTokyo Dome, Ichiro, Shohei Ohtani, fight songs
- roster spotsstarter, starters, reserve, roster, starting lineup
leadoff hittercloser
One who concludes
last out · anchor · relief pitcher · pinch hitter · setup man
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