base runner

or base·run·ner

[ beys ruhn-er ]

noun

, Baseball.

1. a player of the team at bat who is on base or is trying to run from one base to another.

Other Words From

• base run·ning noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of base runner¹

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

Given the early run support, Miller cruised through the first four innings, allowing just one base runner on a one-out walk to Kyle Tucker in the first inning.

From Seattle Times

Veteran right-hander Ryne Stanek, who was supposed to fill some of the leverage situations that would’ve belonged to Matt Brash, has struggled to not allow base runners for much of the season.

From Seattle Times

It appeared Gilbert had erased the base runner in similar fashion to the second and fifth inning when Pasquantino hit a ground ball to second baseman Josh Rojas.

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With Woo cruising through the first four innings, allowing just the two base runners, the Mariners offense got going when the lineup faced A’s starter Paul Blackburn for the second time in the game.

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His only base runners came on four walks, and he also struck out six batters.

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Related Words

• runner