ghost runner
AmericanEtymology
Origin of ghost runner
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Realmuto’s 10th-inning sacrifice fly scoring ghost runner Harrison Bader with the winning run for Philadelphia.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025
Drury, the Angels’ ghost runner, and Urshela, who knocked a single into center field, and Ward, who worked a walk against Trevor Richards, loaded the bases.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2023
The ghost runner: Major League Baseball is adding the extra-inning baserunner to the game on a permanent basis.
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023
It seemed that that abomination would end this season, but as of last Tuesday, talks to keep the ghost runner have resumed.
From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2022
Also gone, and unlamented, is the ghost runner on second base in extra innings.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2022
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