pinch-runner
Diamond base replacement
A pinch-runner is a baseball player who enters the game specifically to run the bases for another player, typically replacing a slower runner or one who has been injured.
The substitution is permanent—the original player cannot return.
The manager sent in a pinch-runner after the catcher reached first with a pulled hamstring.
Brief maximum-speed effort
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- fastSpeedy, or skip eating
- quickMoving with speed
- agileLimber and quick-moving
fleet-footed · swift · acceleration · burst · hustle · wheels · blazing · legs
sprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
agile · fleet-footed · swift · acceleration · burst · hustle · wheels · blazing · legs · quickness
substitute
Replacement for another
- tacticalStrategically planned
- situationalDependent on circumstances
- matchupScheduled competitive pairing
manager · decision · sacrifice · steal · clutch · bench · roster · specialty · designated · momentum
role-player
One assuming characters
- baserunningAdvancing around the diamond
steal
Take without permission
diamond · homeplate · dugout · lineup · cleats · jersey · umpire · catcher · shortstop · outfield
pinch-runnerpinch-hitter
Substitute batter
starter · baserunner · regular · designated hitter · relief pitcher
pinch-runnerslugger
Powerful baseball batter
power hitter · plodder · designated hitter · cleanup hitter · catcher
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