base path

nounBaseball.

the prescribed course for a base runner on the field extending in designated areas between the bases.

Origin of base path

First recorded in 1930–35

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The same applies to Milwaukee’s performance on the base paths.
The Milwaukee Brewers Wheeled, Dealed And Fielded Their Way Into World Series Contention | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | August 20, 2021 | FiveThirtyEight
In the seventh, in a nod to October 2019, Martinez was ejected after Trea Turner was called out for running inside the base path on a dropped third strike.
Nationals cap a long day with a gritty 4-3 win over Cubs | Jesse Dougherty | May 20, 2021 | Washington Post
The goal is to increase action on the base paths and the amount of contact made.
In the minors, a major change as the Atlantic League plans to move the mound back a foot | Jacob Bogage, Chelsea Janes | April 14, 2021 | Washington Post
In 2020, his second full season in the league, Robles regressed at the plate and, more surprisingly, on the base paths and in center.
A bulked-up Victor Robles had a down year. He’ll look to fine-tune his game in winter ball. | Jesse Dougherty | November 12, 2020 | Washington Post
You timed that exactly, Joe, cried Robbie, and you came down that base path like a streak.
Baseball Joe, Captain of the Team | Lester Chadwick

He flew along the base path at a rattling clip and beat the ball to the rubber by an eyelash.
Baseball Joe, Captain of the Team | Lester Chadwick

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