base on balls

See also: base-on-balls

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Noun

base on balls (plural bases on balls)

1. (baseball) An instance where the batter is allowed to go directly to first base without the possibility of being put out, due to the opposing pitcher delivering four balls.

Synonyms

• walk (more common)

See also

• catcher interference
• hit by pitch
• times on base