first-baseman

Chris Pratt is affecting as Scott Hatteberg, the washed-up catcher recycled by Billy, according to sabermetric precepts, into a valuable first-baseman.

'Moneyball': Stars, Stats and Perfect Pitch Joe Morgenstern 2011

All the while, the team will be crossing its fingers that two of its best sluggers, third-baseman David Wright and first-baseman Ike Davis, are on track to return from injury.

Are the Mets Dead, Or Just Sleeping? Chris Herring 2011

The first-baseman, Aubrey Huff, allegedly has been wearing a red thong for good luck for the last month.

Yankees, Phillies Fight For Playoff Lives 2010

Outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury has a 1.55 on-base plus slugging percentage OPS versus Sabathia, and first-baseman Adrian Gonzalez's OPS is .938.

Boston Turns Sabathia Into Batting-Practice Pitcher 2011

Other Boras clients whose performances didn't live up to their pay included Rays first-baseman Carlos Peña (.196 batting average; $10.1 million) and Red Sox outfielder J.D. Drew (.255 batting average; $14 million).

The MLB Agents Who Rip Off Teams The Most 2011

The first-baseman politely discouraged fans from calling him "the man" in Spanish.

Taking a Swing at Restoring a Legend Mark Lasswell 2011

Also of note: Ehrlich may have lost the vote of the Orioles 'Ty Wigginton in saying that only a new power-hitting first-baseman could restore the franchise to its glory.

Ehrlich vs. O'Malley -- Maryland governor debate liveblog Mike DeBonis 2010

Not even when the money goes to Kevin Costner for making Waterworld or Mo Vaughn for being 70 pounds overweight while hitting on the interstate and being the worst-fielding first-baseman in the league (he'd lose sight of ground balls under his belly) for my team.

Athletes and Entertainers, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

Playing in one of Major League Baseball's most pitcher-friendly parks with a roster that includes just a single offensive threat, first-baseman Adrian Gonzalez, Mr. Black decided the Padres would have to win with the kind of aggressive baserunning he learned with the Angels, solid defense, and as he calls it, "playing the game right" by moving runners over and getting down bunts when the situation calls for it.

News Flash: This Man Is Not a Knucklehead 2010

Another Padres star, first-baseman Adrian Gonzalez, was acquired from the Texas Rangers in 2006 for three players who aren't currently on a Major League roster.

The Year Money Didn't Matter 2010