bases 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

noun
  1. pluralplural of base on balls
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bases on balls. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bases%20on%20balls

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“bases on balls.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bases%20on%20balls. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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