base runner

[beys ruhn-er] / ˈbeɪs ˌrʌn ər /

NOUN

baseball player on base

Synonyms

STRONGEST

runner

WEAK

baseburner pinch-runner

Example Sentences

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Abrams dropped in a soft single to right for the Nats first base runner to start the fourth inning.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

In 13 of his 17 outings, he’s allowed at least one base runner via hit or walk.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

Hudson allowed a base runner in every inning he stepped on the mound.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2024

He struck out the side in the first on 13 pitches, whiffed seven of the first nine overall and didn’t allow a base runner until Zack Gelof’s one-out single in the fourth.

From Washington Times • Aug. 20, 2023

Then the graceful, powerful Lane, champion batter, champion base runner, stepped to the plate.

From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane