Leadoff
First batter in the lineup
Example
He should be taken out of leadoff as he has struggled so much to get on base
Related Slang
| Table setter | A player who gets on base so other hitters can hit him in |
| r | Runs |
| RBI | Runs batted in |
| avg | Batting average |
| OPS | On-base Plus Slugging Percentage |
| LOB | Left on base |
| SB | Stolen bases |
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A baseball term that refers to the first hitter in the lineup.
The leadoff hitter is usually the player on the team that can get on base most often and is fast. He most likely isn't that powerful either or he'd be batting in 3rd, 4th, or 5th in the lineup in order to hit in runs. The leadoff hitter is sometimes called the "table setter" as he can get on base in order for other hitters to score him.