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

It’s a bunt coverage: with a runner on second base, the third baseman and first baseman charge home, with the idea that one would field the bunt and throw out the runner at third.

From Los Angeles Times

“We don’t really even practice the wheel play, with pitchers not hitting any more,” third baseman Max Muncy said.

From Los Angeles Times

First baseman Freddie Freeman then said he would charge and, if the ball was not bunted to him, would cover second base so Stott could not advance there, since second baseman Tommy Edman would be covering first.

From Los Angeles Times

“Luzardo,” said Dodger first baseman Freddie Freeman, “was amazing.”

From Los Angeles Times

When Shohei Ohtani grounded a single by diving second baseman Edmundo Sosa, the Dodgers led 4-0.

From Los Angeles Times