base on balls

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The first time was intentional, his major league-leading 16th intentional base on balls this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2023

Before Tuesday’s start, Adon had walked 23 batters in 32 innings across seven starts and was coming off back-to-back outings with five base on balls allowed.

From Washington Times • May 18, 2022

Herrera flips when he gets a hit, when he takes a base on balls, and when he grounds out to second base.

From Slate • May 12, 2017

They do not deify the base on balls, and they believe in making contact.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2015

Jack was given his base on balls, an unusual occurrence with Hendrix.

From Jack Winters' Baseball Team Or, The Rivals of the Diamond by Overton, Mark