leadoff hitter

noun — 2 senses

leadoff hitter

noun
1

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The first hitter in the batting order, who faces the first pitch of the game.

2

Ball games, Baseball, Games, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports The first hitter of any given inning.

Related terms
cleanup hitter

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