ted williams
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Definition
Proper noun A specific person's name, referring to Theodore Samuel Williams (1918-2002), a renowned American professional baseball player. He is widely considered one of the greatest hitters in the history of the sport.
Usage
The term "Ted Williams" is used as a proper noun to identify the individual, primarily in contexts discussing baseball history, sports statistics, or legendary athletes. * He is often cited as a model for hitting technique. * Ted Williams was the last Major League Baseball player to bat over .400 in a single season. * Many modern hitters study the philosophy of Ted Williams.
Advanced Usage
- "The Ted Williams of...": Used figuratively to denote the person considered the greatest hitter or most outstanding performer in a different field or context.
- She is considered the Ted Williams of forensic science.
- "Ted Williams stance": Refers specifically to his distinctive batting posture, which is studied by players and coaches.
Variants and Related Words
- "The Splendid Splinter": A common nickname for Ted Williams, referring to his tall, slender build.
- "The Kid": Another nickname used for Ted Williams, especially early in his career.
- .406: Often associated with him, representing his historic 1941 batting average.
Synonyms
- Theodore Williams: His full first name.
- The Splendid Splinter: (Nickname)
- A legendary hitter: (Descriptive synonym)
Related Phrases
- "The Science of Hitting": The title of his influential book on baseball batting; referring to this book is a direct reference to his legacy.
- His approach is straight out of "The Science of Hitting".
Related Idioms
- "A Ted Williams season": An idiom used to describe an exceptionally successful season by a batter, evoking his 1941 performance.
- The rookie is having a Ted Williams season at the plate.
Noun
- United States baseball player noted as a hitter (1918-2002)