Meaning of the word "pinch runner" in English
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pinch runner
US /ˈpɪntʃ ˌrʌn.ər/
UK /ˈpɪntʃ ˌrʌn.ər/
Noun
1.
a baseball player who is substituted for another player on base, usually to provide more speed on the basepaths
Example:
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The coach sent in a pinch runner to steal second base.
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The veteran catcher was replaced by a speedy pinch runner.
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