Batter
Batter noun - (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting.
Both words in one sentence
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If the ball is hit and is caught in the air by a fielder — whether that fielder is in fair or foul territory — the batter is out.
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Fielder's choice: The fielding team opted to put out a runner other than the batter, effectively giving up first base.
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This would be an incredibly stupid thing for O'Neill to do; intentionally touching the ball with a piece of equipment other than his glove is illegal for a fielder to do and would result in the batter automatically being given three bases.
Source: Artistic License Sports
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