leadoff

[leed-awf, -of] / ˈlidˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

NOUN

beginning

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WEAK

alpha basis birth blastoff commencement creation dawn dawning day one genesis inauguration inception incipience incipiency induction infancy initiation installation introduction kickoff launch onset opener opening origin origination outset point of departure preface prelude presentation rise root rudiment source spring square one start starting point takeoff threshold top

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They eliminated Japan, their leadoff batter is Ronald Acuna Jr., and they are outslugging the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Tyler Glasnow pitched two-plus innings, retiring the first six batters he faced before coming out of the game after allowing a leadoff single to start the third inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

He’s improved his speed and strength, so look for more steals as Centennial’s leadoff man this spring.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

There’s also an argument that the Jays erred in not sacrificing in the eighth inning with Ernie Clement on second after another leadoff double.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

He was our leadoff hitter and liked to study the pitchers as much as I did.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

leadoff

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