second base

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of second base

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

The bet lasted barely 90 feet, as Roberts stumbled and face-planted just past second base, a pratfall which was captured on social media and celebrated by his laughing players.

From Los Angeles Times

Rojas saved the day for a second time on a ground ball at second base, fielding it from a drawn-in position before firing for a force-out at home plate.

From Los Angeles Times

George Springer led off with a base hit, was bunted over to second base and advanced to third on a wild pitch.

From BBC

“And even just getting off on the ball, the awareness to get to his arm, get the ball into second base. He’s just a heck of a baseball player.”

From Los Angeles Times

Once he had to pause at second base to relieve leg cramping.

From Los Angeles Times