third baseman
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Definition
Noun: 1. A defensive baseball player whose position is at third base: In the sport of baseball, the third baseman is the fielder stationed near the third base. This player is responsible for fielding balls hit to the left side of the infield, making throws to first base or other bases, and guarding third base against runners.
Usage
The term "third baseman" specifically refers to the player occupying the defensive position at third base. It is a compound noun where "third" modifies "baseman" to specify the exact base.
Examples: * The third baseman made a spectacular diving catch to stop the line drive. * A strong throwing arm is essential for a third baseman. * She is the starting third baseman for the national team.
Advanced Usage
- "Hot corner": This is a common nickname for the third base position, and by extension, for the third baseman, because balls are often hit there very hard.
- Playing the hot corner requires quick reflexes.
Variants and Related Words
- Third base (n): The base itself, which the third baseman defends.
- Infielder (n): A general term for any defensive player stationed in the infield (first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, third baseman).
- Corner infielder (n): A term grouping the first baseman and third baseman together, as they play at the corners of the infield.
Synonyms
- Third sacker (informal, less common)
Antonyms
- There is no direct positional antonym. Other specific defensive positions are contrasting, such as first baseman, shortstop, or outfielder.
Related Phrases
- To play third base: The verb phrase describing the action of being the third baseman.
- He has played third base for his entire professional career.
Noun
- (baseball) the person who plays third base