baserunning
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- noun
- /ˈbeɪsˌrʌnɪŋ/
- Specialized
- The first three cover batting, baserunning, and defense.
- baserunning mistake
- baserunning gaffe
- baserunning blunder
Examples
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Trout continued to provide value with his defense and baserunning, and yes, when considering this, was the superior player in both months.
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But a good chunk of Trout's value was in his baserunning and defense.
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If he can improve his baserunning and defense over the winter.
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Since when has nobody cared about baserunning or defense?
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With a team that has as many other players with power potential, his baserunning and speed add an attribute that few other players have.
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The Angels have long had a reputation for being an aggressive, speedy baserunning team.
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Comparable hitting, plus better baserunning and defense, makes Ichiro the better all-around performer.
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Most knowledgeable sabrmagicians think Trout should win because of offense, defense, and baserunning.
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Trout obviously dominates Miggy on the basepaths, but shouldn't they be compared by their baserunning abilities relative to their respective positional average?
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The coach emphasized that proper baserunning is crucial for scoring runs in baseball.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Baserunning comes from the two simple words base 'safe point' and running 'moving fast on foot', so it literally means running between the bases. That's why baserunning refers to the act and skill of moving, timing, and making plays while on the bases.