noun / verb
walk
An award of first base to a batter after four balls.
The pitcher walks the batter after throwing four balls.
Etymology
Baseball walk names the batter's advance to first base without a hit. The informal name reflects the unhurried advance after the required balls.
More examples
- A walk loaded the bases.
- She drew a walk in the final inning.
- They intentionally walked the dangerous hitter.
Forms
walk · walks · walked · walking