base runner

[beys ruhn-er] / ˈbeɪs ˌrʌn ər /

NOUN

baseball player on base

Synonyms

STRONGEST

runner

WEAK

baseburner pinch-runner

Example Sentences

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Trent Thornton, Gabe Speier and Muñoz each worked scoreless innings, allowing only one base runner.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2024

Abrams dropped in a soft single to right for the Nats first base runner to start the fourth inning.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Hudson allowed a base runner in every inning he stepped on the mound.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Such a ball is snapped from the wrist and should be aimed to catch the base runner who is attempting to steal the base.

From Outdoor Sports and Games by Miller, Claude H.