second baseman

Thân thiện

The second baseman catches the line drive and throws to first base.

Definition

Noun: - (Baseball) The fielder who defends the area around second base: This player is positioned between first and second base and is responsible for fielding balls hit into that area, covering second base during plays, and participating in double plays.

Usage

• The second baseman fields ground balls hit to the right side of the infield.
• A common defensive strategy involves the shortstop and the second baseman coordinating to turn a double play.
• The team's second baseman has excellent quickness and a strong throwing arm.

Advanced Usage

• "Turning two": A common phrase referring to a second baseman (often with the shortstop) successfully executing a double play.
  • The quick pivot by the second baseman was key to turning two and ending the inning.

Variants and Related Words

• Second base (n): The base itself, which the second baseman defends.
• Second sacker (n, informal): A slang term for a second baseman.
• Middle infielder (n): A collective term for both the second baseman and the shortstop.

Synonyms

• Infielder: A more general term for any defensive player stationed in the infield, which includes the second baseman.

Related Phrases

• Cover the bag: Refers to the second baseman's responsibility to move to and stand on second base to receive a throw for a force out.
  • On a steal attempt, the second baseman must cover the bag.
• Pivot man: Often describes the second baseman's role in receiving a throw from another fielder and then quickly turning to throw to first base to complete a double play.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (baseball) the person who plays second base

Từ đồng nghĩa

• second sacker