first baseman
- the player whose position is first base.
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Origin of first baseman
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
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Plucky captain and first-baseman of the Harvard nine looks for a victory over the Tigers.
The Arrival of JimpsonRalph Henry Barbour
First-baseman started back for it, and the pitcher ran to cover first.
Weatherby's InningRalph Henry Barbour
Billings hit a short grounder to first-baseman who scooped it up and tagged the bag before the batsman was half-way toward it.
Weatherby's InningRalph Henry Barbour