on base
Ready to score
On base describes a baseball player who has safely reached first, second, or third base and remains there as a potential run scorer.
A batter gets on base by hitting, walking, or being hit by a pitch.
With runners on base, the pitcher checked the signs carefully.
Figuratively, on base can mean having made initial progress toward a goal.
- walkTravel on foot
- hit-by-pitchBatter struck by ball
- staging areaIntermediate gathering location
- advantageFavorable position or circumstance
- preparednessState of being equipped
home plate · landing zone · foothold · readiness · batting average · positioning · footing · double play · run batted in · leverage · stronghold · runner · scoring position · initiative · safe · foundation · pedestal · platform
batting outcome status
on baseout
Not present here
struck out · retired · thrown out · called out · tagged out
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