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(baseball) the person who plays second base (Freq. 1)

: the baseball player stationed at the second-base position — see baseball illustration

the player whose position is second base.

[1855-60, Amer.]

second base,

1. the base opposite home plate on the diamond, that must be touched second by a runner.

2. the position of the fielder covering the area near this base.

–second baseman.

noun, pl ⋯ -men [count]

baseball : the player who defends the area near second base : the fielder who plays second base