third baseman

American  

noun

Baseball.

1. the player whose position is third base.

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Etymology

Origin of third baseman

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

With one out and runners on first and second in the ninth, third baseman Oswald Peraza grounded into a fielder’s choice at second.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Shortstop JuJu Monroe-Truitt made two heads-up plays with forceouts by throwing the ball to third baseman Sebastian Valadez to help out Soto.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

“I thought it was executed perfectly,” said Miller, the third baseman on the play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Originally recruited to Oklahoma State University as a pitcher, third baseman and a football quarterback, McLean is extraordinarily talented and widely viewed as one of the sport’s most dynamic young arms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

I glared over at our third baseman, who was standing near Mr. Galanter and looking very dejected.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok