third baseman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of third baseman
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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No one could’ve foreseen the unobtrusively great career that Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy has carved out for himself, specifically over the last nine seasons in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
In the sixth, Dodgers veteran third baseman Max Muncy delivered a go-ahead solo home run, his second home run in as many games and 20th of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
As Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy moved fluidly through a chopper at the edge of Camelback Ranch’s infield grass and made a running throw to first, his offseason work started to snap into place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
The Angels third baseman drew a walk, marking the beginning of the end for Sheehan, who already allowed a single.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 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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