second base

NOUN

the second step in the baseball diamond

Synonyms

WEAK

keystone keystone sack second second bag

Example Sentences

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The ball caromed back into the outfield and Rumfield momentarily stopped at second base.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

I took up my position near second base, and Sidney Goldberg came over to me.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok