Table Setter
A player who gets on base so other hitters can hit him in
Example
He's been a great table setter so far this season as he has scored 35 runs already
Related Slang
| Set the table | To get on base so other hitters can score the baserunners |
| MLB | Major League Baseball |
| r | Runs |
| Baltimore chop | Baseball hit that takes a large hop over an infielder |
| Bloop | Weakly hit fly ball |
| Texas Leaguer | Weak fly ball hit to the outfield |
| BB | Bases on balls |
| RBI | Runs batted in |
| Leadoff | First batter in the lineup |
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A table setter is a baseball hitter whose primary job is to get on base so other hitters can hit him in. This type of player usually runs fast but does not have a lot of hitting power.
A table setter tries to get on base any way he can, whether it be through a hit, walk, or error, so hitters with more power can score him. Table setters are often leadoff or No. 2 hitters because they can get on base for the No. 3 and 4 hitters, which are usually the best on the team.