second base

NOUN

the second step in the baseball diamond

Synonyms

WEAK

keystone keystone sack second second bag

Example Sentences

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That proved to be the difference when Freeman, with a chance to be the hero, grounded into a double play with the winning run at second base.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 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

I took off from second base but when I slid into third, I caught my cleat in the dirt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

In 1980, he received 3,862,403 votes to lead all MLB players and start at second base in the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Speedy stole second base while the Jupiters struck out the next Bandit batter.

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