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

When the following batter, Kim, grounded to second base, Rushing threw up his hands and slid away from the base to try and prevent shortstop Willy Adames from completing the double play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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

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