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home plate

NOUN
slab marking baseball home
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This year, pitchers, catchers and hitters can appeal umpires’ calls at home plate to a machine equipped with technology that can accurately track the ball’s location to within a fraction of an inch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Hernández stormed out of the dugout at Hiram Bithorn Stadium alongside his teammates to greet Hernaiz at home plate and celebrate the monumental moon shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

Varsho then crossed home plate after an Ernie Clement sacrifice fly to make it 3-1.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

Sheen told the man to start the race at second base while Todd started at home plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

Malcolm is gamely hanging in there, though he clearly hates to stand at home plate as the ball whizzes toward him.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti