second base
Americannoun
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the second in order of the bases from home plate.
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the position of the player covering the area of the infield between second and first bases.
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Etymology
Origin of second base
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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With Freddie Freeman standing on second base, after a leadoff double against Padres right-hander Randy Vásquez, Muncy hit a sharp grounder to second baseman Will Wagner, who muffed the play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Late in an important game, he put my best friend at second base and me in right field.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
The ball caromed back into the outfield and Rumfield momentarily stopped at second base.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
The first batter singled, then advanced to second base on a throwing error by shortstop Hyeseong Kim.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
I said, and ran back out to my position at second base.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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