second base

noun

Baseball.

1. the second in order of the bases from home plate.

2. the position of the player covering the area of the infield between second and first bases.

Word History and Origins

Origin of second base¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

Trammell, who played a couple of games for the Yankees last season, stayed on second base.

From Los Angeles Times

And as a result, tough decisions could loom in left field, at second base and in the bullpen — forcing the issues for a number of players at various spots on the roster.

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He was a member of the Rays when he popped out to second base to start the sixth inning.

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According to the Diamondbacks broadcast, Marte had also been crying while kneeling behind second base.

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The ball never reached Rosario, and Betts hustled home from second base without a throw.

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