Cleanup Position (Noun)
Meaning
(baseball) the fourth position in the batting order (usually filled by the best batter on the team).
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The team's star player was typically placed in the cleanup position to maximize his chances of driving in runs.
- He had been batting in the cleanup position for years and was known for his clutch hitting.
- The cleanup position is often considered the most crucial spot in the batting order, as it's usually occupied by the team's best hitter.
- In an effort to shake up the lineup, the manager decided to move his second-best hitter to the cleanup position.
- After a strong rookie season, the young slugger found himself batting in the cleanup position by the start of his second year.