base on balls

IPA/ˌbeɪs ɒn ˈbɔːlz/
IPA/ˌbeɪs ɑːn ˈbɑːlz/

base on balls — noun

1. in baseball, an at-bat where the batter advances to first base automatically bec

1.名詞B2
釋義

in baseball, an at-bat where the batter advances to first base automatically because four of the pitcher's pitches missed the strike zone

例句

William drew a base on balls in the first inning, starting a rally.

collocation: draw a base on balls

Shirin leads the team in bases on balls thanks to smart strike-zone judgment.

plural form: bases on balls

同義詞
  • walk

    the informal, everyday term used by players and commentators; much more common than 'base on balls' in conversation

  • free pass

    informal and slightly humorous; suggests the batter got an easy advance to first base

  • BB

    the statistical abbreviation used in box scores and fantasy baseball; stands for 'bases on balls'

反義詞
  • strikeout

    the opposite outcome, where the batter fails to hit the ball and is called out after three strikes

用法筆記

Often shortened to 'walk' in everyday baseball conversation. In official statistics, the abbreviation 'BB' (bases on balls) is used. The plural form is 'bases on balls' — the phrase always uses 'balls' even for a single event.

常見錯誤

❌The pitcher threw a base on balls to the batter.
✅The pitcher issued a base on balls to the batter.
💡The pitcher issues or allows a base on balls; the batter draws or earns one.
❌He got a base on ball.
✅He got a base on balls.
💡The phrase always uses the plural 'balls', even for a single walk.