base runner
noun
a player of the team at bat who is on base or is trying to run from one base to another.
base running
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a word derived from
base runner.
Example Sentences
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Cricket is a massively popular sport in India, attracting a huge audience and a fan base running into millions - and this is the latest in a string of major victories to trigger nationwide celebrations.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
The Brewers capitalized on some daring base running from William Contreras to tie the game in the fourth.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2023
“You know, just getting on base, running and scoring. And in that situation, we tied the game up, so at that point, it just felt like we were in a ballgame.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2023
Last spring, the base running chart on the bulletin board was much larger and more extensive.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2023
The fact is, a greater degree of intelligence is required in the player who would excel in base running than is needed either in fielding or in batting.
From Spalding's Baseball Guide and Official League Book for 1895 by Henry Chadwick
