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Synonyms

base hit

American  

noun

Baseball.

  1. a fair ball enabling the batter to reach base without the commission of an error in the field or the making of a force-out or fielder's choice on another base runner.

Etymology

Origin of base hit

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

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George Springer led off with a base hit, was bunted over to second base and advanced to third on a wild pitch.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

It could have ended with Andy Pages getting a base hit, or either Trea Turner or Bryce Harper making an error.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025

In the second, third baseman Max Muncy spiked a throw to first on a slow-rolling grounder that led to another preventable score, even though his miscue was also ruled a base hit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

Congratulations @SammyLopes13 on his 100th career varsity base hit against Corona last Saturday 3/1/25.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

A little bingo is an old-school baseball term that means get a base hit.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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