Second baseman facts for kids
Second base, also known as 2B, is one of the four important spots on a baseball field. A player running around the bases must touch second base after first base to get closer to scoring a point (called a run) for their team. The player whose job it is to defend second base is called the second baseman.
Second basemen are often very quick and have fast hands. They need to be able to throw the ball quickly after catching it. This is especially important when they are trying to complete a "double play." A double play is when the defense gets two players out on the same play. Second basemen and shortstops are usually right-handed. This makes it easier for them to quickly throw the ball to first base or home plate during a double play. In baseball's system for tracking defensive plays, the second baseman is given the number 4.
Famous Second Basemen in Baseball History
Many great second basemen have played baseball. Some of the very best have been chosen to join the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. This means they were amazing players who made a big impact on the game.
Here are some of the famous second basemen in the Hall of Fame:
- Rod Carew
- Eddie Collins
- Bobby Doerr
- Johnny Evers
- Nellie Fox
- Frankie Frisch
- Charlie Gehringer
- Joe Gordon
- Frank Grant
- Billy Herman
- Rogers Hornsby
- Nap Lajoie
- Tony Lazzeri
- Bill Mazeroski
- Bid McPhee
- Joe Morgan
- Jackie Robinson
- Ryne Sandberg
- Red Schoendienst
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Nap Lajoie was one of the first second basemen to be chosen for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
See also
In Spanish: Segunda base para niños
