| pitcher2 |
the baseball or softball player who throws the ball to the batter. |
| RBI |
the number of runs a baseball player has caused to be scored over a given time. "RBI" is an abbreviation of "runs batted in." |
| right fielder |
in baseball, the player whose position is in right field when the other team is batting and whose primary function is to defend that territory. |
| run |
a score in baseball or softball. [1/30 definitions] |
| sacrifice |
a hit in the game of baseball that lets a player already on base move forward, even though the player hitting the ball is put out. [2/7 definitions] |
| second baseman |
in baseball, the player whose position is at second base when the other team is batting and whose primary function is to defend that base. |
| shortstop |
the position between second and third base in baseball or softball, or the player in this position. |
| single |
to hit the ball in a baseball or softball game so as to reach first base. [2/8 definitions] |
| slide |
to fall from a running position and move along the ground toward a base in baseball or softball. [1/11 definitions] |
| softball |
a type of baseball played on a smaller field with a larger, softer ball that is pitched underhand. [1/2 definitions] |
| steal |
an act of stealing a base in baseball. [1/6 definitions] |
| strike |
a failure to hit a pitched baseball or softball into the fair part of the playing field. [1/15 definitions] |
| tag2 |
an act or instance of tagging in the game of baseball. [2/4 definitions] |
| third baseman |
in baseball, the player whose position is at third base when the other team is batting and whose primary function is to defend that base. |
| triple |
a hit in baseball that allows the batter to advance to third base. [2/7 definitions] |