A term used in Latin America, specifically in baseball, which means 'fourth batter' or 'cleanup hitter'. It has also been adopted in everyday language to refer to someone who is considered the main or most important person in a group or situation.
Examples
- Spanish: En este negocio, Juan es el cuarto bate, él es quien toma las decisiones importantes.
- English: In this business, Juan is the 'cuarto bate', he is the one who makes important decisions.