second baseman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of second baseman
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Arraez came up as a second baseman, but over time, his poor performance there shifted him over to the less-demanding first base position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Jamie taught me what a best friend was,” said second baseman Richie Greenberg, another Feeney progenitor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Family and friends remember Krug as many things: a reliable laugh, a saint of a father, a hell of a second baseman, a competitive but altruistic coach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The ball shot to his left, where second baseman Santiago Espinal tried to salvage the play but couldn’t pick up the ricochet cleanly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2026
The next batter hit a high fly to the second baseman, who caught it, dropped it, retrieved it, and made a wild attempt at tagging Sidney Goldberg as he raced past him to second.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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