third base

noun

Baseball.

1. the third in counterclockwise order of the bases from home plate.

2. the playing position of the fielder covering the area of the infield near this base.

Word History and Origins

Origin of third base¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

At third base, Hernández tagged up once, then again after seeing Frelick’s bobble, before finally breaking for home plate as the Brewers relayed the ball in.

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The sound wouldn’t turn back on until after he rounded third base.

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Pages fielded that ball, but short-hopped his throw to third base in an effort to gun down Harper.

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And for the “never bunt” crowd: the chance to score one run is slightly higher with a runner on third base with one out than with a runner on second base and none out.

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Sasaki then came on to close it out in the ninth, getting Bryson Stott, representing the tying run, to pop up in foul territory behind third base to end the game.

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Related Words

• third 

When To Use

What else does third base mean?

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