Definitions

leadoff

[leed-awf, -of] / ˈlidˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

NOUN

beginning

Synonyms

WEAK

alpha basis birth blastoff commencement creation dawn dawning day one genesis inauguration inception incipience incipiency induction infancy initiation installation introduction kickoff launch onset opener opening origin origination outset point of departure preface prelude presentation rise root rudiment source spring square one start starting point takeoff threshold top

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Senior Tino Cuellar is Kaiser’s leadoff hitter with 34 hits.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

But a leadoff walk to Jaden Jackson, followed by a stolen base with two outs, opened the door for Moises Razo to deliver a game-winning single to left field during a 2-1 Braves victory.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“He wanted to see how much a manager really did,” said Jerry Royster, who played shortstop and hit leadoff that night.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The leadoff hitter for the Red Stockings, shortstop George Wright, is MLB’s first player.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Today they didn’t get here until the third inning of the opener, so they missed my leadoff home run.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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