noun
- plural of batboy; young male attendants who retrieve bats and perform other duties for players during a baseball game
Usage: common in professional and amateur baseball; typically refers to boys or young men employed by a team
Examples
- The batboys rushed onto the field to collect the bats after each inning.
- Several batboys worked for the major league team during the season.
- The batboys were responsible for keeping the equipment organized in the dugout.
- Young batboys often dream of becoming professional baseball players themselves.
- The manager praised the batboys for their quick work during the game.