second base

NOUN

the second step in the baseball diamond

Synonyms

WEAK

keystone keystone sack second second bag

Example Sentences

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Late in an important game, he put my best friend at second base and me in right field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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

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

The ball had been tossed quickly to second base.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok