Synonyms

base on balls

American

noun

Baseball.

plural

bases on balls

the awarding of first base to a batter to whom four balls have been pitched.

Etymology

Origin of base on balls

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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The first time was intentional, his major league-leading 16th intentional base on balls this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2023

Suarez’s base on balls was one of seven on the day for the Mariners, which was taking advantage of a shaky Framber Valdez on the mound.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2022

Herrera flips when he gets a hit, when he takes a base on balls, and when he grounds out to second base.

From Slate • May 12, 2017

They do not deify the base on balls, and they believe in making contact.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2015

Duveen's only base on balls, with the help of a bunt, a steal, and a scratch hit, resulted in a run for Philadelphia, again tying the score.

From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane

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