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

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

Making his second start of the spring, Luis Castillo cruised through the first two innings, allowing one base runner on a walk and striking out three hitters.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2023

Ty France started off the inning by wearing a fastball from lefty Jose Suarez off the elbow for a leadoff base runner.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Then the graceful, powerful Lane, champion batter, champion base runner, stepped to the plate.

From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane