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second baseman

American  

noun

Baseball.
  1. the player whose position is second base.


Etymology

Origin of second baseman

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

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Already recognized as perhaps the top power-hitting second baseman of all time, he yearned for a championship ring to make his career complete.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Some quick thinking from second baseman Miguel Rojas also helped preserve Sasaki’s strong start.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

Ohtani zipped it in at knee level, and Carroll drilled it into the ground, right to second baseman Alex Freeland.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

After Angel Stadium stretched, second baseman Oswald Peraza hit his sixth homer of the year, a solo shot against lefty Jalen Beeks.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2026

I mentioned that to Artis, our second baseman, who was standing next to me.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

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