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Synonyms

base hit

American  

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.

Etymology

Origin of base hit

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

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On the fifth pitch of his second at-bat versus Yamamoto, Kim ripped a base hit to right field.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

George Springer led off with a base hit, was bunted over to second base and advanced to third on a wild pitch.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

It could have ended with Andy Pages getting a base hit, or either Trea Turner or Bryce Harper making an error.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025

Two batters later, Logan O’Hoppe roped a go-ahead, two-out base hit into center.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

But I know Webb doesn’t care where the outfielders are playing, because if there’s a base hit, he’s sending Luis no matter what.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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