SportsAugust 18, 2026
bunting
BUN-ting
Definition
The act of lightly tapping a baseball with the bat rather than taking a full swing, often used to move a runner forward; here, it signifies the literal absence of baseball activity during the off-season.
Etymology
Originating from late Middle English, the term originally referred to a type of fabric or a small bird; its baseball usage, emerging in the mid-19th century, likely derives from the verb 'bunt,' meaning to push or butt with the head.
In the news
The author uses the word to describe the physical absence of baseball gameplay, noting there was 'no bunting' occurring at the quiet, empty fields during his offseason visit to Williamsport.
Youth Sports Became a Business. Then Williamsport Reminded Us What Kids Are Supposed to Be Doing
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