leadoff hitters
Game's initial swingers
Leadoff hitters bat first in a baseball lineup.
The position typically goes to players who get on base frequently, have good plate discipline, and can set the table for the power hitters behind them.
Speed helps—a leadoff hitter who reaches base can steal or score on a single.
He's a prototypical leadoff hitter: patient, fast, and hard to strike out.
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