second baseman
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A second baseman is the defensive player in baseball positioned between first and second base.
The second baseman fields ground balls, turns double plays with the shortstop, and covers second base on steal attempts.
The position requires quick reflexes and a strong throwing arm: The second baseman made a diving stop to end the inning.
Handling balls in play
tag · force · relay · catch · positioning · grounders · pop fly · error
Arranging in specific locations
- shiftMovement or work period
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- cutoffPoint of termination
- hit-and-runLeaving after causing collision
lineup · batting order · Moneyball · utility player · leadoff
Quickness and ease
- quicknessState of being fast
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
balance · mobility · flexibility · dexterity · reaction · speed · conditioning · lateral movement
Infield position, number six
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- trustConfidence in another
synergy · middle infield · partnership · collaboration · interplay · rapport · reliability
fielding
Handling balls in play
scoop · tag · force · relay · catch · positioning · grounders · pop fly · error · backhand
positioning
Arranging in specific locations
hit-and-run · lineup · batting order · Moneyball · utility player · leadoff
agility
Quickness and ease
- quicknessState of being fast
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
footwork · balance · mobility · flexibility · dexterity · reaction · speed · conditioning · lateral movement · arm strength
shortstop
Infield position, number six
- chemistryStudy of substances' interactions
- communicationExchanging ideas or information
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
trust · synergy · middle infield · partnership · collaboration · interplay · rapport · reliability
- middle infieldshortstop
- middle infielders2B, shortstop, Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr., Ernie Banks
- Baseball Peoplepitcher, catcher, shortstop, outfielder, infielder
- baseball defenseshortstop, catcher, infield, double play, force out
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain
- ballpark locationshome plate, infield, outfield, pitcher's mound, dugout