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Pinch runner
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a substitute player in baseball or softball who runs for another player, typically for strategic purposes
Who is a "pinch runner"?
A pinch runner is a player in baseball who is substituted in for another player to run the bases. This usually happens when the team wants a faster runner to replace someone who is slower or has been on base for a while. The pinch runner’s job is to try to advance on the bases and help the team score, without worrying about batting. They are typically used in important situations where speed is needed to increase the chances of scoring.
Example
The team employed a pinch runner for their slower outfielder to improve their base running.
The coach sent in a pinch runner to steal second base in the crucial inning.
The pinch runner 's speed turned a routine single into a double, surprising the defense.
Example
The team employed a pinch runner for their slower outfielder to improve their base running.
The coach sent in a pinch runner to steal second base in the crucial inning.
The pinch runner's speed turned a routine single into a double, surprising the defense.
She was used as a pinch runner late in the game to try to score the winning run.
He became known as the team's fastest pinch runner, always ready to be called upon.
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