third baseman
Hot corner defender
A third baseman is the defensive player in baseball positioned near third base, responsible for fielding ground balls on the left side of the infield, catching line drives, and making throws to first base.
The position requires quick reflexes and a strong arm due to the long throw across the diamond: The third baseman made a diving stop down the line.
Baseball's third base
- gloveFitted hand covering
- divingEntering water deliberately
- backhandRacket stroke across body
- rangeExtent of variation
arm strength · throw · tagging · reaction · scoop · charging · grounder · line drive
Diamond interior defender
jersey · Gold Glove · All-Star · captain · veteran · rookie · prospect · platoon
Movement or work period
- double playTwo outs, one action
- squeeze playCoercive tactical maneuver
- pickoffThrow to tag straying runner
- signalingConveying information nonverbally
coverage · fielder's choice · run down · sacrifice · positioning · anticipation
Powerful baseball batter
- power hitterBatter who hits far
- cleanupRestoration of order
- RBIRuns driven home stat
- home runsHits clearing the outfield fence
pull hitter · opposite field · batting average · lineup · switch-hitter · grand slam · walk-off · doubles
hot corner
Baseball's third base
range · arm strength · throw · tagging · reaction · scoop · charging · grounder · line drive · bunt
infielder
Diamond interior defender
dugout · jersey · Gold Glove · All-Star · captain · veteran · rookie · prospect · platoon · utility
shift
Movement or work period
- double playTwo outs, one action
- squeeze playCoercive tactical maneuver
- pickoffThrow to tag straying runner
signaling · coverage · fielder's choice · run down · sacrifice · positioning · anticipation
slugger
Powerful baseball batter
- power hitterBatter who hits far
- cleanupRestoration of order
- RBIRuns driven home stat
home runs · pull hitter · opposite field · batting average · lineup · switch-hitter · grand slam · walk-off · doubles · clutch
- Baseball Peoplepitcher, catcher, shortstop, outfielder, infielder
- baseball cornershot corner
- baseball defenseshortstop, catcher, infield, double play, force out
- defendersdefender, guard, protector, guardian, keeper
- team rolesteam lead, captain, healer, goalkeeper, vice captain
- threestrio, triad, triple, triplet, trinity
third basemanfirst baseman
Fielder at initial base
shortstop · second baseman · middle infielder · catcher · right fielder
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