third baseman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of third baseman
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
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Muncy was the oldest everyday third baseman, while the 34-year-old Mookie Betts was one of the oldest shortstops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
“The train finally ran out of steam I guess,” 36-year-old third baseman Max Muncy said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
“Our job now,” third baseman Max Muncy said, “is to win several games and give him another chance because I know that next time out he’s going to dominate.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
The Rays have the best slugger they’ve ever had in their history: third baseman Junior Caminero, who hit 42 homers during the regular season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
“The third baseman on my college team was gay. Colby Brooks.”
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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