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First batter in baseball
a leadoff hitter is a batter who bats first in the lineup. It can also refer to any batter who bats first in any inning. Traditionally, the leadoff hitter
Leadoff_hitter
endeavor, the leadoff hitter is the one who goes first in a series. headline: "The American Patriot Program announces August leadoff hitters for its national
Glossary of English-language idioms derived from baseball
Glossary_of_English-language_idioms_derived_from_baseball
Sequence in which the members of the offense bat against the pitcher
good team this batter can have characteristics of both a leadoff hitter and a power hitter (Manny Machado, Curt Flood, Joe Morgan, Christian Yelich,
Batting_order_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1957)
coach. He played for five different teams from 1981 through 1997. A leadoff hitter for the majority of his career, Butler led the league in triples and
Brett_Butler_(baseball)
Baseball player who can hit both left- and right-handed
In baseball, a switch hitter is a player who bats both right-handed and left-handed, usually right-handed against left-handed pitchers and left-handed
Switch_hitter
American baseball player (born 1982)
at second base and as the leadoff hitter for the Braves for the 2007 season. On April 8, 2007, Johnson hit the first leadoff homer of his career in a 3–2
Kelly_Johnson_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1964)
leadoff hitter for the Orioles in the 1990s, where he was a three-time All Star, and, in 1996, became the 15th player in major league history to hit 50
Brady_Anderson
American baseball player (1958–2024)
baseball's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner. He holds MLB records for career stolen bases, runs, unintentional walks, and leadoff home runs. At the
Rickey_Henderson
American baseball player (born 1989)
11 for 29 with 7 RBI as the Astros' leadoff hitter. Other World Series records he set were eight extra base hits (five homers and three doubles) and 29
George_Springer
Fielding positions in the sport of baseball
not been hit. The catcher will also sometimes attempt to block the plate in order to prevent a run being scored. Designated hitter Pinch hitter Pinch runner
Baseball_positions
American baseball player (born 1947)
more, usually batting as the leadoff hitter, then in June he appeared in all but one game the team played, as he was hitting well. At the All-Star break
Al_Bumbry
Baseball threshold for incompetent hitting
for offensive futility in Major League Baseball. It derives from light-hitting shortstop Mario Mendoza, who failed to reach .200 five times in his nine
Mendoza_Line
American former baseball player (born 1986)
outfielder for Georgia Tech, Blackmon hit .396, hit eight home runs, and stole 25 bases as the leadoff hitter. Blackmon also excelled academically, receiving
Charlie_Blackmon
American baseball player (born 1963)
field with Wilson, but took over the position as outright starter and leadoff hitter when Wilson suffered a severe eye injury during spring training. As
Lenny_Dykstra
American baseball player (born 1978)
hit his first home run off Kurt Ainsworth of the Orioles. His breakout year came in 2005, when he was moved to leadoff hitter after original leadoff hitter
Chone_Figgins
American baseball player (born 1991)
served as the Seawolves' leadoff hitter during their Cinderella run to the 2012 College World Series (CWS). He scored four hits in Stony Brook's 7–2 victory
Travis_Jankowski
American baseball player (born 1992)
the franchise record for leadoff home runs in one season. For the season, in 59 games batting as the leadoff hitter, he hit .309/.356/.818. In his 2018
Joc_Pederson
the batting lineup. The leadoff hitter in the first inning is the player in the "one hole". In the four hole, the cleanup hitter is hoping to get to the
Glossary_of_baseball_terms
American baseball player (born 1992)
announced that Betts would again be the team's leadoff hitter since Benintendi went just 3-for-37 in the leadoff spot. At the end of June, Betts had a .261
Mookie_Betts
pitching a no-hitter. The longest active drought of a team having a no-hitter pitched against them is the Los Angeles Angels, who were last no-hit on September
List of Major League Baseball no-hitters
List_of_Major_League_Baseball_no-hitters
1919 Major League Baseball championship series
superstar leadoff hitter Eddie Collins, one of the greatest second basemen of all time, was still going strong in his early thirties, hitting .319 with
1919_World_Series
Panamanian baseball player (born 1952)
with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and was the starting center fielder and leadoff hitter on their 1979 World Series champion team. Moreno made his first appearance
Omar_Moreno
American rapper (1989–2024)
School with the aspiration to play professionally. As center fielder and leadoff hitter, Lamar began playing at the varsity level during his freshman year and
Rich_Homie_Quan
Venezuelan baseball player (1940–1994)
Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1965 to 1976, most notably as the leadoff hitter for the Minnesota Twins teams that won two consecutive American League
César_Tovar
American-Israeli baseball player (born 1982)
381 on-base percentage as a leadoff hitter over the 2005–08 seasons was the fourth-highest in the major leagues. "Most hitters have [a location] that you
Ian_Kinsler
Four-base hit resulting in a run by the batter in baseball
are allowed to cross the plate. A leadoff home run is a home run hit by the first batter of a team, the leadoff hitter of the first inning of the game.
Home_run
American baseball player (born 1992)
the Atlanta Braves. He allowed two runs in the outing, a home run to leadoff hitter Jorge Soler followed by an RBI single to Austin Riley, and the Braves
Noah_Syndergaard
American baseball player and manager (1945–2026)
champions, and hit .308 with three home runs in the World Series loss to the New York Yankees. Playing almost exclusively as the team's leadoff hitter, Lopes
Davey_Lopes
American baseball player (born 1948)
in 1977 and 1978. "Mick The Quick" was generally known as a speedy leadoff hitter who made contact and was an excellent center fielder, with a below-average
Mickey_Rivers
Japanese baseball player (born 1994)
with six. In the All-Star Game, he was the starting pitcher and leadoff designated hitter for the American League. On July 26, in his 15th pitching start
Shohei_Ohtani
American baseball player (born 1996)
batting order, behind leadoff hitter Luke Ritter and Jenista. He started at third base in all 57 games he played that season, hitting .339 with 16 home runs
Alec_Bohm
American baseball player (born 1996)
the leadoff hitter for the 2024 season. He was selected to play in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, and was named the All-Star Game MVP after hitting a home
Jarren_Duran
American baseball player (1946–2003)
the record for combined home runs, RBIs and stolen bases. A prolific leadoff hitter, he also set major league records for most times leading off a game
Bobby_Bonds
American baseball player (born 1984)
June 2 at Nationals Park, Lincecum struck out Washington Nationals leadoff hitter and shortstop Cristian Guzmán looking in the bottom of the first inning
Tim_Lincecum
Illegal pitcher's move in baseball
liability to be put out, unless the batter reaches first on a hit, an error, a base on balls, a hit batter, or otherwise and all other runners advance at least
Balk
American baseball player (born 1987)
Injuries limited Jackson to 129 games in 2013. Serving as the Tigers leadoff hitter again, he batted .272 with 12 home runs, 49 RBIs, and a then-career-low
Austin_Jackson_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1997)
the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved October 27, 2024. "Chiefs leadoff hitter Lars Nootbaar taking advantage of his lineup promotion". Journal Star
Lars_Nootbaar
American baseball player (1928–1978)
1978 that spanned their time in Brooklyn and later Los Angeles. As the leadoff hitter for most of the 1950s, he scored over 100 runs in each of his first
Jim_Gilliam
Offensive position in baseball and softball
hitter or some variant, a major exception being Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League, which plans to adopt it in 2027. The designated hitter
Designated_hitter
American baseball player (born 1978)
an excellent defensive shortstop. In 2001, he became the Phillies' leadoff hitter, a role he retained for almost ten years. Rollins made three All-Star
Jimmy_Rollins
American baseball player (born 1997)
have three home runs in his first game hitting leadoff, the second catcher to hit three homers as a leadoff hitter (Travis d'Arnaud on July 15, 2019), the
Shea_Langeliers
American baseball player (born 1955)
He was an outfielder known for his speed and ability as an effective leadoff hitter. Wilson's career total of 668 stolen bases currently ranks him in 12th
Willie_Wilson_(baseball)
American baseball player (born 1981)
the team's leadoff hitter. Fuld was fifth in the Pacific-10 (Pac-10) conference in runs scored (56), sixth in walks (32), and ninth in hits (81). In the
Sam_Fuld
American baseball player (born 1985)
customary position of third base in 2014. He continued as the Cardinals leadoff hitter. He started the season slowly, batting .264 in April with three doubles
Matt_Carpenter
Target zone for a pitched baseball
McLain and Bob Gibson dominated hitters, producing 339 shutouts. Carl Yastrzemski was the only American League hitter to finish the season with a batting
Strike_zone
Hitting a single, double, triple, and a home run in one game of baseball
Philadelphia Phillies on June 20, 2026. The cycle is about as uncommon as a no-hitter; it has been called "one of the rarest" and "most difficult feats" in baseball
Hitting_for_the_cycle
Honduran baseball player (born 1994)
Early in April, he took over regular duties at second base and as leadoff hitter for Jose Altuve, who was recovering from a fractured thumb sustained
Mauricio_Dubón
Venezuelan baseball player (born 1934)
most revered double play duos in major league history. As the team's leadoff hitter and defensive star, he provided a spark to the "Go-Go" White Sox, helping
Luis_Aparicio
American baseball player (born 1996)
becoming a switch hitter. Perkins, a natural right-handed hitter, entered his next season adjusting to the steep learning curve of hitting left-handed for
Blake_Perkins
1991 Major League Baseball championship series
Twins' leadoff hitter lifted a fly ball to left field while breaking his bat on impact. The ball landed in front of the charging Hunter for a bloop hit, and
1991_World_Series
American baseball player (born 1967)
leading the team in on base percentage, triples, and times hit by pitch. He was the leadoff hitter the night of Alex Rodriguez's MLB debut. His only major
Brian_Turang
Nicaraguan baseball player (born 1971)
Division Series. Benard had above-average power for a leadoff hitter. A notorious first-pitch hitter prone to striking out, Benard had good bat speed and
Marvin_Benard
American baseball player (1901–1979)
Montgomery Grey Sox of the Southern Negro League. He was Montgomery's leadoff hitter and led the club to the league pennant. He switched to the Memphis Red
Turkey_Stearnes
Dominican baseball player (born 1980)
campaign as the starting right fielder and leadoff hitter. On May 17, he was named AL Player of the Week after hitting .444 (8-for-18) with 20 total bases,
José_Bautista
1927 Major League Baseball championship series
average, and center fielder Earle Combs, who hit .356 and scored 137 runs as the team's leadoff hitter. Left fielder Bob Meusel also drove in over 100
1927_World_Series
Hitting statistic in baseball
accounts for hits but ignores other ways a batter can reach base. Traditionally, players with the best on-base percentages bat as leadoff hitter, unless they
On-base_percentage
Japanese baseball player (born 1981)
No. 2 hitter. After Torigoe returned to the lineup, Kawasaki moved over to third base, wreaking havoc on the basepaths along with leadoff hitter Arihito
Munenori_Kawasaki
American baseball player (born 1981)
Granderson became the team's primary leadoff hitter. He went on to lead the team in games played, runs scored, hits, stolen bases, walks, on-base percentage
Curtis_Granderson
Ball used in the sport of baseball
rubber core baseballs; for the first few years they were used, balls were hit further and faster than rubber core balls. Pitchers adapted with the use
Baseball_(ball)
American baseball player (1917–2009)
league center fielders, the others being Joe and Vince. An effective leadoff hitter, DiMaggio batted .300 four times and led the American League in runs
Dom_DiMaggio
Defensive play by Willie Mays in the 1954 World Series
the score tied 2–2, Giants starting pitcher Sal Maglie walked Indians leadoff hitter Larry Doby. Al Rosen singled, putting runners on first and second. New
The_Catch_(baseball)
American baseball player (1925–2017)
Cerv as the leadoff hitter, emphasizing the Yankees' power hitting. Cerv also started in left field in Game 4 as the Yankees' leadoff hitter. He went 2-for-5
Bob_Cerv
American baseball player (born 1959)
National League batting champion, Raines is regarded as one of the best leadoff hitters and baserunners in baseball history. In 2013, Raines began working
Tim_Raines
American baseball player (born 1993)
1993) is an American professional baseball left fielder and designated hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously
Kyle_Schwarber
American baseball player (born 1962)
his leg. Brett Butler took over as the Giants leadoff hitter and Thompson, as the new number two hitter in the batting order, struggled to make contact
Robby_Thompson
1919 Baseball World Series scandal
first pitch of the Series, Cicotte's second pitch struck Cincinnati leadoff hitter Morrie Rath in the back, delivering a pre-arranged signal confirming
Black_Sox_Scandal
American baseball player (born 1989)
seven games as a leadoff hitter and became the first player to reach safely to start the first inning in his first seven career leadoff appearances in over
Anthony_Rizzo
American baseball player (born 1983)
into the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers but then walked leadoff hitter Rickie Weeks and surrendered a home run to the next batter, J. J. Hardy
Cole_Hamels
American baseball player (born 1940)
October 10, 1971. Harper became the Sox' starting center fielder and leadoff hitter from 1972–74, playing well enough to earn him votes in the AL MVP balloting
Tommy_Harper
American baseball player and manager (born 1972)
was Roberts's first full season on a major league roster. He was the leadoff hitter and starter as a center fielder. He finished the season with a .277
Dave Roberts (baseball manager)
Dave_Roberts_(baseball_manager)
Japanese manga series
fellow first-year who helped organize the first practice game. Athletic leadoff hitter for Shisen Gakusha who also competes in the decathlon. Tetsuo Yaotome
Harukaze_Mound
American baseball player (1958–1991)
Diego Padres and Baltimore Orioles between 1981 and 1987. A speedy leadoff hitter, Wiggins had his best season with the pennant-winning Padres in 1984
Alan_Wiggins
American baseball player (1899–1962)
played his final two seasons for the Boston Red Sox. Bishop was the leadoff hitter for one of the most feared batting orders in the history of baseball
Max_Bishop
American baseball player (born 1973)
center field and seven as a designated hitter) and hit 56 home runs. Of his 2,476 at bats, 2,259 were as leadoff hitter. Damon batted second in the lineup
Johnny_Damon
Japanese baseball player (born 1973)
titles with the Japan national team. One of the greatest contact hitters, leadoff hitters, and defensive outfielders in baseball history, he is also considered
Ichiro_Suzuki
American baseball player (born 1992)
lineup. For the first month of the season, he was the Dodgers' primary leadoff hitter and starting left fielder against right-handed pitching. However, on
Andrew_Toles
American baseball player (born 1948)
LeFlore was in center field when in the sixth inning Boston leadoff hitter, catcher Gary Allenson, hit a soft liner off White Sox starter Jerry Koosman. As he
Ron_LeFlore
Type of action in baseball
pitcher to run the base paths, and hence avoids the risk of injury. Some leadoff hitters also bunt frequently in similar situations and may be credited with
Sacrifice_bunt
American baseball player (born 1974)
catcher position also enabled him to be used as a leadoff hitter. Kendall started the game batting leadoff in 438 of his 2,085 games played, including 119
Jason_Kendall
Puerto Rican baseball player (1934–1972)
starting lineup the following season. During this season he hit .288 as the team's leadoff hitter. While Clemente was playing in the Puerto Rican League,
Roberto_Clemente
Venezuelan baseball player (1939–2023)
as an outfielder. Davalillo, who batted and threw left-handed, was a leadoff hitter known for his speedy baserunning and capable defense. He was a fan favorite
Vic_Davalillo
Baseball slang for a pitch intended to hit the batter
vicinity of a player of the opposite team, but is typically expected not to hit that player with the ball. In cricket, the equivalent term is "beamer". Some
Beanball
American baseball player (born 1988)
in the 2012 offseason. Revere began the 2013 season as the Phillies' leadoff hitter before suffering an injury and being moved down in the lineup. His primary
Ben_Revere
American baseball player (1927–1994)
most prominently as a member of the Cincinnati Reds, where he was the leadoff hitter and starting second baseman for six seasons. A six-time All-Star player
Johnny_Temple
1988 film
When the best-of-nine World Series begins, Cicotte deliberately hits Reds leadoff hitter Morrie Rath in the back in Game 1 with his second pitch, a prearranged
Eight_Men_Out
American professional baseball team
(1966) Most home runs, LHB: 53, Chris Davis (2013) Most home runs, leadoff hitter: 35, Brady Anderson (1996) Most home runs, leading off game: 12, Brady
Baltimore_Orioles
Taiwanese baseball player (born 2001)
the tournament, he batted for a .333 (5-for-15) batting average as a leadoff hitter and drove in three runs. Later that year, Cheng appeared in the postponed
Tsung-Che_Cheng
American baseball player (born 1979)
role. The transition proved successful, as Werth hit .303 with 12 RBI in his 37 games as a leadoff hitter. Appearing in only 81 games due to injury, Werth
Jayson_Werth
American baseball player (born 1994)
Florida State League, where he served as the team's second baseman and leadoff hitter. He spent the majority of the season there, receiving midseason and
Scott_Kingery
American baseball player and coach (born 1980)
in five games of the 2006 World Series. Schumaker became a capable leadoff hitter and a strong defensive outfielder with an above-average arm. However
Skip_Schumaker
Individual who retrieves and supply balls for players or officials in some sports
Designated hitter Pinch hitter Pinch runner Leadoff hitter Cleanup hitter by style Clutch hitter Contact hitter Power hitter Switch hitter Non-players
Ball_boy
American baseball player (born 1994)
regular left fielder. Manager Alex Cora initially made him the team's leadoff hitter, until the start of June when Cora moved Benintendi to second in the
Andrew_Benintendi
Dominican-American baseball pitcher (born 1971)
perfect game in order to hit a batter intentionally. Martínez allowed a leadoff single in the ninth inning, breaking up his no-hitter, and was removed for
Pedro_Martínez
American baseball player (born 1967)
the next few seasons, gradually developing into a star as Montreal's leadoff hitter and center fielder. He led the National League in stolen bases in 1991
Marquis_Grissom
American baseball player (born 1971)
Durham was a leadoff hitter during these years of his career. Durham established himself as one of baseball's better leadoff hitters with an above-league
Ray_Durham
American baseball executive
Andrew Friedman attended and played baseball as a center fielder and leadoff hitter for Episcopal High School in Houston. Friedman attended Tulane University
Andrew_Friedman
American baseball player (born 1957)
San Diego Padres in the 1984 World Series. Whitaker was the team's leadoff hitter and starting second baseman. He appeared in 142 games at second base
Lou_Whitaker
American baseball player (born 1999)
baseball team. As a senior in 2017, he batted .514 with six home runs as a leadoff hitter, alongside leading the area with 11 wins and 1.25 ERA while striking
Brett_Wisely
American baseball player (born 1964)
striking out leadoff hitter and starting center fielder Darryl Hamilton, the Giants responded by loading the bases with two walks and a hit before starting
Barry_Bonds
American baseball player (born 1937)
Baseball as an outfielder from 1963 through 1972, most notably as the leadoff hitter for the Baltimore Orioles dynasty that won three consecutive American
Don_Buford
LEADOFF HITTER
LEADOFF HITTER
Boy/Male
German
Noble Wolf; Form of Adalwolf
Boy/Male
German
meaning noble wolf, generally associated with the 20th-century German dictator Adolf Hitler.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Leadon or Upleadon in Herefordshire, or Highleadon or Upleadon in Gloucestershire, all named from the Leadon river, which derives its name from British litano- ‘broad’.
Boy/Male
Norse
Wolf descendant.
Boy/Male
Australian
Thrower; Hitter
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, English, German, Latin, Scottish
Dweller by the Spring; From Maccus's Pool; From the Great Well; Mack's Well; Surname; The Stream of Mack; Hard Hitter
LEADOFF HITTER
LEADOFF HITTER
Boy/Male
Sikh
Name of Lord Vishnu, Freedom giver
Boy/Male
Hindu
Cupid, God of Love, Man filled with beauty
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Japanese
River
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Formless; Lord Shiva
Surname or Lastname
Welsh
Welsh : from the Welsh personal name Meurig, a form of Maurice, Latin Mauritius (see Morris).English : from an Old French personal name introduced to Britain by the Normans, composed of the Germanic elements meri, mari ‘fame’ + rīc ‘power’.Scottish : habitational name from a place near Minigaff in the county of Dumfries and Galloway, so called from Gaelic meurach ‘branch or fork of a road or river’.Irish : when not Welsh or English in origin, probably an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Mearadhaigh (see Merry).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for a tall, thin person, from Middle English hoit ‘long stick’.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Girl/Female
Latin
Femininefrom the Hebrew male name Amariah meaning 'Jehovah has said.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Success
Girl/Female
Indian, Modern
Love; Kindness
LEADOFF HITTER
LEADOFF HITTER
LEADOFF HITTER
LEADOFF HITTER
LEADOFF HITTER
n.
One who hits or strikes; as, a hard hitter.