first baseman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of first baseman
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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A late surge by Baltimore Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso left Alvarez one home run and seven RBIs short.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“Not when I was playing,” said Mattingly, the New York Yankees’ first baseman from 1982 through 1995.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman returned to the lineup Saturday after two games off to rest his sore right knee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
At least part of Chicago’s upgraded offensive attack can be attributed to the acquisition of Japanese first baseman Munetaka Murakami, who entered Tuesday with 29 homers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Should’ve had that, Rodriguez,” I shout to the Thunder’s first baseman.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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