gloveman

Diamond defensive player

A gloveman is a fielder in baseball or cricket, especially one known for defensive skill.

The term emphasizes catching and handling ability over batting: He's not much of a hitter, but he's a superb gloveman at shortstop.

In cricket, the gloveman is typically the wicketkeeper.

baseball

catcher

Masked diamond position

fielder · outfielder · diamond · tagout · error · lineup · bullpen · dugout · umpire · scorecard

craftsman

leatherworker

Hide craft artisan

stitcher · cutter · seamstress · tailor · saddler · furrier · handmade · artisanal · fitting · lining

boxing

cornerman

Boxer's support crew member

sparring · ring · bout · pugilist · heavyweight · featherweight · lacing · taping · mouthguard · towel

Categories
Opposites
offensive vs defensive value

glovemanslugger

Powerful baseball batter

power hitter · masher · bomber · designated hitter · DH

skill emphasis

glovemanthumper

One that pounds

basher · butcher · stick man · error-prone

Family

glove, man, gloves, gloved, manly, manliness, manhood, mankind, unmanly

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G