pinch runner
Base-stealing specialist substitute
A pinch runner is a baseball substitute who enters the game specifically to run the bases for another player, typically replacing a slower runner after they reach base.
The substituted player cannot return to the game: They put in a pinch runner for the catcher in the ninth inning.
Runner's mid-pitch advancement credit
- stealTake without permission
- leadoffFirst in sequence
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- squeeze playCoercive tactical maneuver
hit-and-run · small ball · signal · green light · jump · read · double steal · scoring position
Brief maximum-speed effort
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- quicknessState of being fast
- agilityQuickness and ease
- swiftnessQuickness of motion
fleetness · burst · acceleration · legs · wheels · blazing · jet · baserunning
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
- ninth-inningBaseball's last frame
- high-stakesInvolving significant consequences
- pivotalVitally important, deciding
- game-changerSomething transforming everything
rally · comeback · tying run · winning run · walk-off · extra innings · postseason · playoff
What takes another's place
- reserveSupply kept back
- benchShared seating surface
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- utility playerAthlete who plays multiple positions
alternate · bullpen · depth chart · platoon · swap · changeover · switch · call-up
stolen base
Runner's mid-pitch advancement credit
squeeze play · hit-and-run · small ball · signal · green light · jump · read · double steal · scoring position
sprint
Brief maximum-speed effort
swiftness · fleetness · burst · acceleration · legs · wheels · blazing · jet · baserunning · hustle
clutch
Mechanism linking engine to gearbox
- ninth-inningBaseball's last frame
- high-stakesInvolving significant consequences
- pivotalVitally important, deciding
game-changer · rally · comeback · tying run · winning run · walk-off · extra innings · postseason · playoff · pennant race
replacement
What takes another's place
utility player · alternate · bullpen · depth chart · platoon · swap · changeover · switch · call-up · promotion
- baseballbaseball, bat, pitchers, catchers, pitcher
- baserunningsteal, stolen base, stealing, lead off, leadoff
- Baseball Peoplepitcher, catcher, shortstop, first baseman, second baseman
- reservesreserve, reserves, bank reserves, cash reserves, fuel reserve
- Runnerssprinters, miler, hurdler, half marathoner, ultramarathoner
- roster spotsstarter, starters, reserve, roster, starting lineup
pinch runnerpinch hitter
Substitute batter
designated hitter · power hitter · relief pitcher · slugger · cleanup hitter
pinch runnerpower hitter
Batter who hits far
slugger · cleanup hitter · designated hitter · home run hitter · heavy hitter
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