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four-bagger
What does four-bagger mean?
A home run, so called because the batter touches all four bases ('bags') on the play.
"He capped the rally with a three-run four-bagger."
Origin
American baseball slang; 'bag' is a nickname for a base.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'four-bagger' mean in baseball?
A four-bagger is a home run, so named because the batter touches all four bases on the play.
Why is a home run called a four-bagger?
'Bag' is a nickname for a base, and a home run lets the batter reach all four bags, hence four-bagger.
Is a four-bagger the same as a home run?
Yes, four-bagger is just a colorful slang synonym for a home run.
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