pinch runner
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of pinch runner
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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But few players were swifter around the bases, and managers enlisted him as a pinch runner in close, late-innings games.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
The Pirates then had freshman Jason Janesko come on as a pinch runner.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024
After a Dylan Moore walk, Crawford delivered a bases-loaded, opposite-field single with one out, driving in Canzone and pinch runner Jose Caballero to give the M’s a 5-4 lead.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023
Acuña was hit on the left elbow by a pitch from reliever Colin Holderman in the sixth inning and was removed for a pinch runner.
From Washington Times • Aug. 9, 2023
Kennedy’s Santiago Torres throws out pinch runner at the plate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2023
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