second baseman

noun

Baseball.

1. the player whose position is second base.

Word History and Origins

Origin of second baseman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

New York Yankees second baseman Chuck Knoblauch famously developed an inability to throw the ball to first base.

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If he hadn’t made it work, the Dodgers may never have had the courage to turn a minor league outfielder named Davey Lopes into a second baseman, where he became Russell’s double-play partner.

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Bella Gonzalez, a second baseman on the softball team, will handle quarterbacking duties early while waiting for the No. 1 quarterback to recover from a knee injury.

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The rookie second baseman collected five tying or go-ahead hits across the homestand.

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The Angels just called up second baseman Christian Moore, who could make his major league debut Friday in Baltimore, and pitcher Sam Bachman.

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