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baseman

[ beys-muhn ]

noun

, Baseball.
, plural base·men.
  1. a first, second, or third baseman.


baseman

/ ˈbeɪsmən /

noun

  1. baseball a fielder positioned near a base


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Word History and Origins

Origin of baseman1

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; base 1 + -man

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Example Sentences

Kids, like young Paul Hemphill, went speechless in the presence of Fred Hatfield the third baseman.

Seriously: why no profile of White Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis, probably the most visible Jew in contemporary sports?

"Ted just had that natural ability," said Hall of Fame second baseman Bobby Doerr.

Kelly, who graduated from Pitt in 1933, should easily waltz past Colorado Rockies third baseman Ty Wigginton's UNC Asheville.

Instead of doing this, he smashed a hot grounder straight into the hands of Foxhall, the second baseman.

The Belden third baseman looked at the Belden catcher, and they both looked at their blue-eyed, freckle-faced captain.

Then, as if changing his mind, he shot it to the third baseman, who caught it and stamped a decisive foot upon the sack.

Both the shortstop and the second baseman were facing the outfield, watching the soaring ball.

Pitcher and baseman ran for the bunt; Hollis was safe, and the sprinting Dreer went to third without even drawing a throw.

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