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General Slang
in the hole
in thuh HOHL · phrase · slang
The batter after the on-deck hitter.
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The hitter who is second in line to bat, following the on-deck batter.
“He's in the hole, so he starts loosening up.”
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in the hole In A Sentence
He's in the hole, so he starts loosening up.
Origin & Usage
American baseball slang, likely a corruption of 'in the hold' (nautical), continuing the on-deck metaphor.
People Also Ask
What does 'in the hole' mean in baseball?
It refers to the batter who is second in line to hit, following the on-deck hitter.
Where does 'in the hole' come from?
It's likely a corruption of the nautical phrase 'in the hold,' extending the seafaring 'on deck' metaphor to the next batter.
What's the order of batters coming up?
The current hitter is at bat, the next is 'on deck,' and the one after that is 'in the hole.'
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