base runner

American

[beys ruhn-er] / ˈbeɪs ˌrʌn ər /

Or baserunner

noun

Baseball.

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

Other Word Forms

base running noun

Etymology

Origin of base runner

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70

Example Sentences

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In 13 of his 17 outings, he’s allowed at least one base runner via hit or walk.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

The right-hander pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one base runner on a walk and striking out three.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2024

Making his first start of the spring, Logan Gilbert tossed two scoreless innings, issuing a walk to Bobby Witt Jr. for his only base runner and striking out three batters.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Verlander didn’t allow another base runner until Rojas got him in the ninth.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

He was only an ordinary fielder, and a fair base runner, but excelled as a batsman.

From A Ball Player's Career Being the Personal Experiences and Reminiscensces of Adrian C. Anson by Anson, Adrian Constantine

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