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
“Zunino got in the way of that throw and I know that’s not by design, but that really helped us. Our base running then took over from there and really helped.”
From Washington Times ● Apr. 1, 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
The rules for base running did not permit the runner to leave his base after a fly until the ball had been in the pitcher's hands and had been once pitched to the bat.
From The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 5 July 1906 by Various
