batter

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A batter reaching the big leagues before his 20th birthday is exceedingly rare.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

He also displayed power for a leadoff batter, hitting 155 home runs, including a career high of 28 for the Dodgers in 1979.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The classic recipe for fish and chips -- white fish deep-fried in batter, chips, and mushy peas, often with tartare sauce on the side -- dates back to the 1860s.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Many good coffee cake recipes lean on sour cream, which lends a pleasing density and richness to the batter.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

“If it’s on the ground run like hell,” I said to the batter who had just come onto first base, and he nodded at me.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok