double-bagger

8.1

A hit that lets the batter reach second base

noun
/ˈdʌbəlˌbæɡər/

Jargon

: doble

The player celebrated after hitting a well-placed double-bagger to reach second base.

Examples

The crowd erupted when she hit a double-bagger in the final inning.
He hit a double-bagger to start the game.
After his double-bagger, the team had a strong chance to win the game.
He is known for his consistent double-bagger performances throughout the season.
Did you see that double-bagger by Tom?
When he connected with the pitch, it led to a double-bagger that excited the crowd.
Her double-bagger in the championship game helped secure the team's victory.

Synonyms

double

vsdouble-bagger

Jargon

32 3.5

A hit that lets the batter reach second base

is an alternative phrased or hyphenated form of the same term

two-bagger

vsdouble-bagger

Jargon

1 8.1

A hit that lets the batter reach second base

is the same concept expressed with another common word form

line-drive double

vsdouble-bagger

Jargon

1 7.4

A hard, straight hit into the outfield that lets the batter reach second base

is the general hit to second base not limited to line drives

two-base hit

vsdouble-bagger

Specialized

4.2

A baseball play when the batter reaches second base safely

is the shorter single-word or hyphenated alternative widely used

two-baser

vsdouble-bagger

Specialized

7.9

A baseball hit that lets the batter reach second base safely

is the usual single-word or different hyphenated expression for the same play

line double

vsdouble-bagger

Jargon

3.7

A hard, low hit that lets the batter reach second base

is the broader second base hit regardless of how the ball is struck

How Far

home run

169 2.3

triple

14 5.5

double-bagger

Jargon

8.1

single

Jargon

85 4.2

Surface Forms

double-bagger singular

double-baggers plural

Morphology

double-bagger = double + bagger (semi-transparent) = double + bagger

The components 'double' and 'bagger' are visible, but '-bagger' as a sports slang element meaning 'a hit reaching a base' is specialized and not predictable for average learners.

Etymology

The word double-bagger comes from double ('two') and bagger, from bag, an old baseball word for a 'base' because bases were once like bags. So a double-bagger is a hit that takes the batter to second base, that is, a double.