Definitions

second base

NOUN

the second step in the baseball diamond

Synonyms

WEAK

keystone keystone sack second second bag

Example Sentences

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He plays second base for the lively Savannah Bananas, so dancing is already part of his job description.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Cora was the Dodgers’ primary shortstop in 2000 and 2001, then moved to second base through 2004.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Anderson stops at second base, claps his hands four times, then stands there quietly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Hernández then walked to load the bases but Muncy grounded out to second base, leaving more runners stranded.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The ball was headed right between first and second base.

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon