first baseman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of first baseman
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
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On Friday, first baseman Jake Bauers added a tally to the position-player side, agreeing to a deal with the Red Sox.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
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
The Dodgers’ injury woes grew Wednesday when first baseman Freddie Freeman joined Shohei Ohtani on the sidelines with a right knee issue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Abe Goodstein, our first baseman, retrieved the ball and whipped it home, and the batter stood at third, a wide grin on his face.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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