baseman

[ beys-muhn ]

noun

Baseball.

plural basemen.

1. a first, second, or third baseman.

baseman

/ ˈbeɪsmən /

noun

1. baseball a fielder positioned near a base

Word History and Origins

Origin of baseman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; base ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

The Dodgers second baseman was the Rookie of the Year, and two years later the National League Most Valuable Player.

From Los Angeles Times

The Dodgers have been linked in trade rumors to big names such as St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado and Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams; the kind of hypothetical moves that could cause a larger roster shake-up.

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He was a pitcher and first baseman.

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John, along with Steve Garvey — a former Dodgers first baseman and the 1974 National League most valuable player — are two of the eight candidates on the Classic Baseball Era ballot, which helps get overlooked players of past generations elected.

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He’s the 10-year-old Dodgers fan who ended up with one of the most significant baseballs in team history — the one his favorite player, first baseman Freddie Freeman, hit for a walk-off grand slam during the 10th inning in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series against the New York Yankees.

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