third baseman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of third baseman
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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In the second inning, he left a fastball too far over the plate, and third baseman Kyle Karros drove the ball over the left-center wall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Greenberg yanked his bat back, looking like a young Ken Griffey Jr. He struck the ball hard, but sent a one-hopper straight toward a third baseman no older than 40.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm hammered a four-seam fastball that skimmed the top of the strike zone over the center-field wall in the first inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
And third baseman D’Angelo Duran and shortstop Ethan Sanchez were flawless on ground balls.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Our third baseman moved up but a runner was forced out at first.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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