first baseman

American  

noun

Baseball.

1. the player whose position is first base.

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Etymology

Origin of first baseman

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

Murakami, a 26-year-old rookie first baseman, already has 12 homers this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“When you score a lot of runs, you’re going to take the crowd out of it,” Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Freeland never imagined he one day would share a locker room with the nine-time All-Star first baseman, who spent the first 12 years of his career in Atlanta.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

THE DEAL: Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea Freeman, sold their L.A. house for $6.45 million—$1.375 million less than they paid in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

The first baseman stood there for a moment, drenched in shame, then tossed the ball to Schwartzie.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok