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

It appeared Gilbert had erased the base runner in similar fashion to the second and fifth inning when Pasquantino hit a ground ball to second baseman Josh Rojas.

From Seattle Times • May 14, 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

It is giving “phoney” advice to a base runner by the fielders of the other side that may lead him, in the excitement of the moment, to make a foolish play.

From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Mathewson, Christy