second base

noun

: the base that must be touched second by a base runner in baseball

: the player position for defending the area on the first-base side of second base

second baseman noun

Examples of second base in a Sentence

He slid into second base. He used to play second base for the Red Sox.

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Similarly, the Red Sox, another disappointed suitor for Soto, have been in talks with Boras about Bregman (for second base) and, for now, are content to see what Triston Casas can do over a full injury-free season before making a long-term commitment at first base. —

Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025 Edman’s ability to play second base, shortstop and center field gives the Dodgers valuable positional flexibility and protection from injuries. 7. —

Jim Bowden, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025 Ohtani tore the labrum in his left shoulder trying to steal second base during the World Series and has been spending the offseason rehabbing from surgery. —

Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025 Which position — first or second base — depends on what the Padres do with their infield after losing Kim to free agency. —

Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for second base