Sentence examples for select him over from inspiring English sources

But because Rivera (23 saves, 1.06) is in his 12th season as a closer and the game is at his home stadium, it seems logical for Francona to select him over Papelbon, a closer for three seasons.

A common debate at the end of the season was whether Mike Trout's spectacular defense for the Angels, coupled with his strong offense, would be enough to persuade voters for the American League Most Valuable Player award to select him over Miguel Cabrera, baseball's first triple crown winner since 1967.

It also solidified Sanchez's standing as the starter, validating Ryan's instincts in selecting him over Kellen Clemens.

In June Marshall selected him over 366 senior officers to be commander of U.S. troops in Europe.

Rafael Palmeiro of Texas finished fifth in last year's voting after serving primarily as a D.H., but he received 4 first-place votes, including 2 from the Texas writers, who selected him over Ivan Rodriguez, his teammate, who won the award.

Although the station selected him over an otherwise all-white group of applicants, it still enforced a colour barrier by projecting an image of the station's logo to conceal Robinson as he read the news.

The tourists showed their intention to persevere with Nick Compton as Cook's Test opening partner by selecting him over Root in that position.

Sajak was working as a weatherman in Los Angeles when Merv Griffin selected him, over heated objections from NBC chief Fred Silverman, to replace Chuck Woolery as the host of Wheel of Fortune in 1981.

The Ravens traded up to select him 23rd over all.

His range and power led the Giants to select him 31st over all in the 2008 draft.

The Islanders selected him seventh over all in the 2006 draft.