third baseman

noun

Baseball.

1. the player whose position is third base.

Word History and Origins

Origin of third baseman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy shares what he thinks the team needs to do in order to end its summer slump and stay in first place in the NL West.

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Roberts said third baseman Max Muncy, who has missed almost a month with an oblique injury, is expected to be activated for Monday’s series opener.

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The Dodgers put their third baseman on the injured list Friday afternoon because of a strained oblique muscle.

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The Dodgers place third baseman Max Muncy on the injured list with a Grade 1 oblique muscle strain ahead of their series against San Diego.

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“It’s just two contrasting styles,” third baseman Max Muncy said, “that have just grown into this beast.”

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