Definitions

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 dropped in, and Turner jogged into second base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In the eighth, “Let’s go Dodgers” chants picked up with Andy Pages at bat and Ohtani and Tucker on first and second base.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

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

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok