Second baseman
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The position of the second baseman |
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Second base redirects here. For other uses, see
Second base (disambiguation).
Second base, or
2B, is the second of four stations on a
baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that player's team. A
second baseman is the
baseball player guarding second base. Also called
2B, or
second bagger, the second baseman often possesses quick hands and feet, needs the ability to get rid of the ball quickly, and must be able to make the pivot on a
double play. Second base is also known as the
keystone sack. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the second baseman is assigned the number 4.
Second basemen must be quick on their feet to hold the runner on base, back up the
shortstop on all throws from the
catcher, cover
first base on
bunted balls, and to field the position to either side. In fact, second basemen are required to have the greatest range of any
infielder, since they have to field balls closer to the first baseman who is often holding runners on, or moving towards the base to cover. On a batted ball to
right field, the second baseman goes out towards the ball for the relay.
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A second baseman often ranges onto the outfield grass to field a ground ball |
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Rod Carew (later played
first base)
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Eddie Collins*
Bobby Doerr*
Johnny Evers*
Nellie Fox*
Frankie Frisch*
Charlie Gehringer*
Frank Grant*
Billy Herman*
Rogers Hornsby*
Nap Lajoie*
Tony Lazzeri*
Bill Mazeroski*
Bid McPhee*
Joe Morgan*
Jackie Robinson (began his career at 1B then moved to 3B)
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Ryne Sandberg*
Red Schoendienst*
Roberto Alomar*
Bobby Avila*
Craig Biggio (began his career as a
catcher)
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Bret Boone*
Jeff Kent*
Bobby Lowe (
1890s star)
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Bobby Richardson*
Pete Rose*
Alfonso Soriano (Now plays left field)
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Johnny Temple*
Manny Trillo*
José Vidro*
Lou Whitaker*
Frank White*
Fernando Viña
