noun

baseman

baseman

The first baseman caught the ball.

The first baseman caught the ball.

((a/the)) baseman a player at a base in baseball The first baseman is a good player.

Synonyms: infielder, fielder

From 'base' (in baseball) + 'man'. A player who guards one of the bases.

Picture a 'man' standing on a 'base' during a baseball game. That's a baseman.

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