base hit

noun

, Baseball.

1. a fair ball enabling the batter to reach base without the commission of an error in the field or the making of a force-out or fielder's choice on another base runner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of base hit¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

The visitors were in the last chance saloon when Soto led off with a base hit, advanced to second on a wild pitch and was driven in by Giancarlo Stanton to make it 4-2.

From BBC

“I saw more intent to hit the ball flat, to get base hits versus just the uppercut to elevate the baseball.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I knew with a base hit, I could tie the ballgame.”

From Los Angeles Times

“You charged every base hit like you were a shortstop,” Scully told the former center fielder.

From Los Angeles Times

Smith doubled leading off the fourth and scored on Pages’ base hit.

From Seattle Times

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