pinch runner
US /ˈpɪntʃ ˌrʌn.ər/
UK /ˈpɪntʃ ˌrʌn.ər/
1.
ピンチランナー, 代走
a baseball player who is substituted for another player on base, usually to provide more speed on the basepaths
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The coach sent in a pinch runner to steal second base.
監督は二塁を盗むためにピンチランナーを送った。
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The veteran catcher was replaced by a speedy pinch runner.
ベテラン捕手は足の速いピンチランナーに交代した。