second baseman

noun

, Baseball.

1. the player whose position is second base.

Word History and Origins

Origin of second baseman¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

Memorable moment: Cleveland second baseman Bill Wambsganss turns an unassisted triple play in Game 5.

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Instead of flipping the ball to second baseman Gavin Lux for at least one sure out, Rojas attempted to shuffle there himself.

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And they really didn’t like it when Rose jumped the line, passing over more established players to become the starting second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds in 1963.

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But Miller, reliever Daniel Hudson and second baseman Chris Taylor conspired to cough up the lead in the fifth.

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Another left-handed hitter, streaking second baseman Gavin Lux, was dropped to the No. 8 spot.

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