Second baseman

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The position of the second baseman
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The position of the second baseman
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.

Second baseman Plácido Polanco often ranges onto the outfield grass to field a ground ball
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Second baseman Plácido Polanco often ranges onto the outfield grass to field a ground ball

[edit] Hall of Fame second basemen

[edit] Other well-known second basemen

See also: List of Gold Glove middle infield duos


[edit] Currenly Active Second Basemen

Baseball positions
Outfielders: Left field | Center field | Right field
Infielders: 3rd base | Shortstop | 2nd base | 1st base
Battery: Pitcher | Catcher
Other: Designated hitter
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