second base

NOUN

the second step in the baseball diamond

Synonyms

WEAK

keystone keystone sack second second bag

Example Sentences

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She lined a single up the middle in the ninth inning off former teammate Kaitlyn Terry to score Rylee Slimp from second base and pull the Bruins within a run of Texas Tech.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

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

The first batter singled, then advanced to second base on a throwing error by shortstop Hyeseong Kim.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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

From second base I looked to the third-base coach for the sign.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson