bat boy
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of bat boy
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25
Example Sentences
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On Monday, the consensus among many Dodgers team members was that Machado intentionally threw the ball hard, disputing his characterization that he simply intended to toss it to a bat boy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2024
He was in the dugout for two of the most memorable scenes in postseason history — the first with the Giants when his young son and bat boy was picked up by J.T.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
A bat boy scurried out with the right jersey and Trivino made a quick change.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2022
Darren is remembered as the 3 1/2-year-old bat boy for his daddy’s Giants who was scooped out of harm’s way by J.T.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 16, 2022
Later I got a job in the yard that paid a dollar and a half a day, that of bat boy.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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