Meaning base on balls
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base on balls


if the pitcher throws four balls, the hitter is awarded a free "walk" to first base.
Source: howbaseballworks.com

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base on balls


Is the period term. The term “walk” arrives several years after the 1864 rule providing for a base on balls.
Source: vbba.org (offline)

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base on balls


also called a “walk”; the award of 1st
Source: softball.org.au

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base on balls


An award of first base to a batter who has received four pitches outside the strike zone without swinging at them.  All forced runners advance one base.  Also called a "walk."
Source: baseballscorecard.com

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base on balls


(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
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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