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

One month into the high school baseball season, it’s clear that junior third baseman and relief pitcher Troy Randall of Corona Santiago is headed to standout status.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

But the first rule about three-peating is that you do not talk about three-peating, or as third baseman Max Muncy surmised: “The biggest challenge of a three-peat is not treating it like it’s a three-peat.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 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 would say yes, I don’t think he’s fully appreciated for what he’s done,” third baseman Max Muncy said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

“The third baseman on my college team was gay. Colby Brooks.”

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner