Five-tool

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Able to hit for a high batting average, hit for power, run the bases well, throw well, and field well. not-comparable

    "Clark is likely to produce above-average power numbers. He's a premium athlete with all the attributes necessary to become a five-tool standout—six if you include his ability to promote the other five."

Example

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"Clark is likely to produce above-average power numbers. He's a premium athlete with all the attributes necessary to become a five-tool standout—six if you include his ability to promote the other five."

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