second baseman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of second baseman
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Then Mookie Betts drove him in with a comebacker over the mound and past flailing second baseman Edouard Julien.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Jamie taught me what a best friend was,” said second baseman Richie Greenberg, another Feeney progenitor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Some quick thinking from second baseman Miguel Rojas also helped preserve Sasaki’s strong start.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
Guardians fan Evelyn Moore got a pretty cool souvenir from Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays — a two-run home run ball hit by Cleveland second baseman Daniel Schneemann.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 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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