SportsAugust 27, 2026

platooner

pluh-TOON-er

Definition

A baseball player who is primarily used in the lineup only against pitchers of a specific handedness (usually left-handed or right-handed) to take advantage of favorable statistics.

Etymology

Derived from the military term 'platoon,' which comes from the French word 'peloton' (a small group of soldiers). In baseball, it refers to the practice of rotating players based on specific situational needs.

In the news

The article suggests using a 'top-side platooner' as a strategy to maximize matchup advantages during the fantasy baseball playoffs. It implies that these players are best utilized only when they have a favorable split against an opposing pitcher.

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Sneaky Pickups While Everyone’s Drafting Football

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