free-swinging
adjective
free-swing·ing
ˈfrē-ˈswiŋ-iŋ 
: bold, forthright, and heedless of personal consequences
a free-swinging soldier of fortune—
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free-swinging entrepreneurs who could see that the future lay in biotech and were willing to stake everything on that vision
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That was not the case on Wednesday, as Stroman issued four free passes to the free-swinging Marlins in a 5-2 Yankees loss.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024
According to Muncy, the Dodgers have taken note — especially as more free-swinging teams have achieved October success in recent years.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2023
The Orioles rank high in several pitch-discipline stats, including fourth in walk rate and pitches per plate appearance — a stark contrast to the free-swinging clubs of yesteryear.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2023
His walk statistics are impressive in the current MLB free-swinging era.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2024
According to Muncy, the Dodgers have taken note — especially as more free-swinging teams have achieved October success in recent years.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2023
The Orioles rank high in several pitch-discipline stats, including fourth in walk rate and pitches per plate appearance — a stark contrast to the free-swinging clubs of yesteryear.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2023
His walk statistics are impressive in the current MLB free-swinging era.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
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“Free-swinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/free-swinging. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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