leadoff
Example Sentences
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The difference was clear when contrasting Braves leadoff hitter Drake Baldwin’s first and second at-bats against Skubal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
The Phillies have upended a century of baseball lineup wisdom by putting their slugger in the leadoff spot and batting their contact hitter cleanup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
It also explains why Schwarber has been largely ensconced in the leadoff spot since joining the Phillies in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Glasnow issued a leadoff walk before Graham Pauley hit a fastball for a two-run homer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
Today they didn’t get here until the third inning of the opener, so they missed my leadoff home run.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
