at the plate

idiom

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

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Inconsistency Harms Arias’ Offense: Arias’ inconsistent offense, and obvious holes in his approach at the plate, have been a topic of concern for the Guardians organization. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 The 29-year-old had a bounce-back year at the plate in 2024 for the Boston Red Sox, leading the team with 31 homers while hitting .241 with an .847 OPS in 113 games. Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024 Parting ways with Casas would be a polarizing decision as the first baseman has quickly become a fan favorite for his outspoken personality, his unique approach to the game, and his poise and power at the plate. Joey Copponi, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 Known for both his power at the plate and his prowess as a starting pitcher, Ohtani joined the Dodgers in the offseason after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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