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

At the heart of this run has been Pasquantino, a slugging first baseman for the Kansas City Royals who is the team’s most fearsome hitter and unofficial recruiting coordinator.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman played in his first Cactus League game of the season, hitting a two-run double against the Cleveland Guardians.

From Los Angeles Times

Manager Dave Roberts is optimistic about what his veteran first baseman can do, even at age 36.

From Los Angeles Times

The only notable absence last year was first baseman Freddie Freeman, who remained in Los Angeles to nurse an ankle injury that landed him on the injured list.

From Los Angeles Times

He and his staff determined that allocating big bucks to a 31-year-old first baseman was a bad investment.

From The Wall Street Journal