base runner
noun
: a baseball player of the team at bat who is on base or is attempting to reach a base
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Shortstop Willy Adames took Devers’ accurate throw and applied a tag to Suzuki and then, with half the ballpark yelling at him, turned toward third to see the two Cubs base runners.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The list includes in no particular order greater changeup usage, a strong demeanor on the mound, attention to base runners and first-pitch strikes.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Brassfield allowed two more base runners before being pulled for Tyler Phenow.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Salmon gave up three hits and didn't allow a Syracuse base runner to get past second base while finishing with three strikeouts and just one walk.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The list includes in no particular order greater changeup usage, a strong demeanor on the mound, attention to base runners and first-pitch strikes.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Brassfield allowed two more base runners before being pulled for Tyler Phenow.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Feb. 2026
Salmon gave up three hits and didn't allow a Syracuse base runner to get past second base while finishing with three strikeouts and just one walk.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Base runner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/base%20runner. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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