base hit
Americannoun
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
A base hit through the middle scored the next run before Oregon State went back to the bunt to score the fourth run, prompting the crowd to start chanting “Small Ball! Small Ball! Small Ball!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 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
Ben-Ben swings at the next pitch and smokes a hard ground ball past their first baseman into right field for a base hit.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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