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Little League home run

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A plate appearance where the batter is able to reach home due to major fielding errors, on a scale not usually seen at that level of play.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, baseball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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Etymology

Little League + home run. From such error-filled plays being common at the actual Little League level but rare in professional-level baseball.