batter's box
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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As Ohtani stepped into the batter’s box for the first time, he was greeted by a smattering of boos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
Judging by his stroll out of the batter’s box, Pages seemed to know it was a homer on contact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
The Bruins’ success in the batter’s box also has helped raise the tide of a team that could’ve fallen into many pitfalls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
Ohtani didn’t have the game he wanted in the batter’s box, either.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
He scratched out a footing in the batter’s box, cocked the bat on his shoulder, and stared at McNab.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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