second; number two; runner-up
base stealing; steal; stolen base
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
hitting (a ball with a bat, racket, golf club, etc.); batting; batted ball; struck ball
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
strikeout; strike out; fanning out
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
player (of a sport); athlete; team member
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
alternation; change; relief; relay; shift; substitution (sports, etc.)
white ball (baseball, golf ball, etc.)
calm; composed; leisurely
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
personality; style; appearance
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
highest grade; superlative degree
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to spread; to propagate; to popularize; to broaden; to extend; to widen
first time; first; initial
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
authority; power; influence
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
an old man's indiscretions
support; backing; aid; assistance
sponsorship (i.e. conducting under one's auspices); promotion; organizing; organising; hosting; staging
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...