baseman

[ beys-muhn ]

/ ˈbeɪs mən /

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noun, plural base·men.Baseball.

a first, second, or third baseman.

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Origin of baseman

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; base¹ + -man

Words nearby baseman

baseline, baseliner, Basel-Land, base load, Basel-Stadt, baseman, base map, basement, basement complex, basement membrane, base metal

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How to use baseman in a sentence

Kids, like young Paul Hemphill, went speechless in the presence of Fred Hatfield the third baseman.
The Great Paul Hemphill Celebrates the Long Gone Birmingham Barons|Paul Hemphill|March 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Seriously: why no profile of White Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis, probably the most visible Jew in contemporary sports?
Redeeming 'Jewish Jocks'|Spencer Ackerman|October 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"Ted just had that natural ability," said Hall of Fame second baseman Bobby Doerr.
The Myth of Innate Genius|David Shenk|May 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Kelly, who graduated from Pitt in 1933, should easily waltz past Colorado Rockies third baseman Ty Wigginton's UNC Asheville.
March Madness: Which Celebrity Alumni Will Win?|Michael Solomon|March 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Instead of doing this, he smashed a hot grounder straight into the hands of Foxhall, the second baseman.
The New Boys at Oakdale|Morgan Scott
The Belden third baseman looked at the Belden catcher, and they both looked at their blue-eyed, freckle-faced captain.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High|Leslie W. Quirk
Then, as if changing his mind, he shot it to the third baseman, who caught it and stamped a decisive foot upon the sack.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High|Leslie W. Quirk
Both the shortstop and the second baseman were facing the outfield, watching the soaring ball.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High|Leslie W. Quirk
Pitcher and baseman ran for the bunt; Hollis was safe, and the sprinting Dreer went to third without even drawing a throw.
The Young Pitcher|Zane Grey

British Dictionary definitions for baseman

baseman

/ (ˈbeɪsmən) /

noun plural -men

baseball a fielder positioned near a base

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