first baseman

noun

, Baseball.

1. the player whose position is first base.

Word History and Origins

Origin of first baseman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

The St. Louis Cardinals might be a landing spot because they’re unlikely to bring back first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and need to fill that power void.

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Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo explored the possibilities before Game 4.

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“When you see him come off the field with a trainer holding his arm, obviously a level of concern,” first baseman Freddie Freeman said.

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It remains unclear if first baseman Freddie Freeman, who has just one hit in his last 15 at-bats while continuing to battle a sprained ankle, will be in the starting lineup for Game 6.

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Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman arrives at the ballpark six hours before first pitch to prepare his body to play on a sprained ankle.

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