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hit batsman

American  

noun

Baseball.
  1. a batter who, having been struck by a pitch, is awarded first base.


Example Sentences

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The perfect game was broken up by a hit batsman.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2025

Canó has faced 26 hitters and allowed one to reach base — a hit batsman Wednesday.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

San Diego jumped on shaky Webb in the first inning for four runs on three hits, two walks, a hit batsman and a wild pitch.

From Fox News • Sep. 23, 2021

After a hit and a hit batsman, Cave sent the first pitch he saw to the same spot over the Boston bullpen to make it 9-4.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2021

Hamels allowed seven runs and nine hits in five innings, with five strikeouts, two walks and a hit batsman.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2018