base on balls

Noun

Meaning

(baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

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base-on-balls

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In my own case I have frequently faced the pitcher when I had no desire whatever to hit. I wanted to get a base on balls. Johnny Evers

he worked the pitcher for a base on balls Source: Internet

A batter who draws a base on balls is commonly said to have been "walked" by the pitcher. Source: Internet

A batter will not receive credit for an at bat if their plate appearance ends under the following circumstances: * He receives a base on balls (BB). Source: Internet

Also, because a ball is live when a base on balls occurs, runners on base forced to advance one base may attempt to advance beyond one base, at their own risk. Source: Internet

Rashad Eldridge of the Oklahoma Redhawks walks to first base after drawing a base on balls. Source: Internet

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