base runner
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of base runner
An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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
The right-hander pitched 2 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing just one base runner on a walk and striking out three.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
Northeast Seattle had another prime scoring opportunity in the eighth, thanks in part to Little League’s extra-inning base runner rule.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2023
He struck out the side in the first on 13 pitches, whiffed seven of the first nine overall and didn’t allow a base runner until Zack Gelof’s one-out single in the fourth.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 20, 2023
Cobb has a record as being a great base runner, and I believe that he steals ten bases a season on this reputation.
From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Christy Mathewson
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