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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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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

Lefty Tanner Scott earned the save, retiring three straight batters after a leadoff walk, and the Dodgers extended their winning streak to six games.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

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

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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