Base Runner (Noun)
Meaning
A baseball player on the team at bat who is on base (or attempting to reach a base).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The base_runner sprinted from first to third on the hit to left field.
- As the base_runner approached second, the shortstop prepared to make a tag.
- With a base_runner on third and two outs, the pressure was on the batter to come through.
- The speedy base_runner was a threat to steal on every pitch.
- The base_runner was picked off first base by the alert pitcher.