Definition of leadoff
leadoff
adjectiveFrom the M-W Editors
Recent Examples of leadoff from the Web
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Miami starter Vance Worley was shaky, starting with the game’s first hitter, Daniel Descalso, who ruined any hopes of a second consecutive no-hitter by knocking a leadoff double.
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The junior right-hander allowed the Porters a leadoff double in the top of the first inning, but then retired the next three batters.
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Those runs provided a 4-0 lead for Sabathia, who allowed only one run in six and a third innings — a leadoff homer in the seventh by Kendry Morales.
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The light-hitting outfielder and some-time leadoff hitter averaged 20 steals over his first four seasons, including 30 steals in 2012.
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The senior center fielder and leadoff hitter was experiencing pain in her right foot.
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Jon Jay will bat leadoff and play center field, followed by Kyle Schwarber in left field.
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Shay Knighten was credited with a leadoff double when Morgan Podany and Victoria Draper miscommunication on a ball in the gal that went in and out of Draper's glove.
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Trailing 6-5 in the sixth, and with Pelio out of the game, Bryan Reyes tied it with a leadoff homer.
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First Known Use of leadoff
circa 1886
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