Everything about Second Baseman totally explained
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. In addition, shortstops and second basemen are usually right-handed as this is preferential for turning 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. Good second basemen are required to have exceptional range, since they've to field balls closer to the first baseman who is often holding runners on, or moving towards the base to cover. Good range is also helpful since many balls are hit to this position. On a batted ball to
right field, the second baseman goes out towards the ball for the relay. Due to these requirements, second base has become primarily a defensive position in the modern game, with comparatively few hitting stars.
For baserunners, second is the easiest base to
steal, because the catcher must throw a farther distance.
» Note: Year of induction included in parentheses.
Other well-known second basemen
Roberto Alomar
Bobby Avila
Craig Biggio
Geoff Blum
Bret Boone
Bobby Grich
Glenn Hubbard
Bobby Knoop
Dick McAuliffe
Bobby Lowe (1890s star)
Bobby Richardson
Johnny Temple
Manny Trillo
Chase Utley
Lou Whitaker
Frank White
Fernando Viña
Edgardo Alfonzo (also played third base)
Joe Gordon
Jose Oquendo
Dustin Pedroia (2007 MLB American League Rookie of the Year)
Currently active second basemen
As of the 2007 season, Major League Baseball (MLB) active 2nd basemen include:
Josh Barfield
Ronnie Belliard
Miguel Cairo
Robinson Cano
Jorge Cantu
Jamey Carroll
Jose Castillo
Luis Castillo
Alex Cora
Ray Durham
Mark DeRosa
Mark Ellis
Marcus Giles
Ruben Gotay
Tony Graffanino
Mark Grudzielanek
Brendan Harris
Aaron Hill
Orlando Hudson
Tadahito Iguchi
Akinori Iwamura (began career as third baseman)
Kelly Johnson
Howie Kendrick
Jeff Kent
Ian Kinsler
Adam Kennedy
José Celestino López
Mark Loretta
Kazuo Matsui
Dustin Pedroia
Brandon Phillips
Plácido Polanco
Brian Roberts
Dan Uggla
Chase Utley
José Valentín
José Vidro
Rickie Weeks
Josh Wilson
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