at the plate

idiom

baseball
: at home plate
The runner was tagged out at the plate.

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Lara is a contact hitter from both sides of the plate with exceptionally quick hands and a good eye at the plate. Chuck Murr, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 On the Phillies side, Bohm has become the center of trade speculation as a second-half slump at the plate carried into the playoffs and became emblematic of the team's larger offensive issues. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 At least one Red Sox decision-maker wasn’t keen on trading Duran because of his ability at the plate and in the field, while noting his standing among his teammates. Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024 Ohtani’s season at the plate also earned him other awards, including a third career Silver Slugger, the 2024 Hank Aaron award, and the 2024 Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter of the Year. Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for at the plate 

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“At the plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20plate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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