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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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

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

As a thrower, fielder and base runner he was in the first class, while as a batsman he was only fair.

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