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

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

Last offseason, the market for star third baseman Alex Bregman was softer than he had anticipated, in part because any team that signed him was forced to sacrifice a coveted draft pick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

The team picked up its $10-million club option for third baseman Max Muncy, bringing the now longest-tenured member of the roster back for what will be his ninth season with the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

Now, as third baseman Max Muncy said with a devious grin from atop a makeshift stage in the Dodger Stadium outfield, “it’s starting to get a little bit comfortable up here. Let’s keep it going.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

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

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok