リードオフマン
also: リード・オフ・マン
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Meanings
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lead-off man; leadoff hitter
Baseball term for the first batter in the lineup, who sets the tone for the inning.
As the team's lead-off man, he aims to get on base every game.
The lead-off man got on base with a hit and created a scoring opportunity.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉がリードオフマンを務めるfor someone to serve as the leadoff hitter
He is serving as the team's leadoff hitter this season.
- 〈人〉をリードオフマンに起用するto use someone as the leadoff hitter
The manager used the rookie player as the leadoff hitter.