base-on-balls

A form of base on balls — 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.

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Meanings

nounbase-on-balls (plural bases-on-balls)

plural bases-on-balls

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of base on balls.
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APA

base-on-balls. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/base-on-balls

MLA

“base-on-balls.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/base-on-balls. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “base-on-balls,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/base-on-balls.

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