batter's box
Americannoun
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“Man, it’s just fun to watch him compete in the batter’s box,” Roberts said of Tucker.
From Los Angeles Times
This time, he delivered from the batter’s box instead of the pitcher’s mound.
From Los Angeles Times
After Ohtani got his work in, Yamamoto returned to the mound, with Kim waiting for him in the batter’s box.
From Los Angeles Times
But instead of proverbial smoke rising above Citi Field, Tucker, who turns 29 on Saturday, will land in Chavez Ravine’s batter’s box — the latest marquee free-agent signing by the two-time defending World Series champions.
From Los Angeles Times
A league official said the pitch-clock rules would still apply, meaning Ohtani would have to sprint from the bullpen to the batter’s box in 15 or 18 seconds, depending on whether there are men on base.
From Los Angeles Times
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