second base

noun

Baseball.

1. the second in order of the bases from home plate.

2. the position of the player covering the area of the infield between second and first bases.

Word History and Origins

Origin of second base¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

With the tying run at second base and none out in the ninth inning, he was the calm in a screaming madhouse.

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Lux, whom the Dodgers traded away after signing Hyeseong Kim in January, has served in a utility role this year, getting starts at second base, left field and as the designated hitter.

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It was an Ethan-to-Ethan double play combination at shortstop and second base for much of the year.

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Roberts noted that, unlike earlier this year when Edman was mainly limited to infield duties, the quick reactions required at second base might be tougher on his ankle now.

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Trammell, who played a couple of games for the Yankees last season, stayed on second base.

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