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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.

List of popular players at second base

Roberto Alomar
Beto Avila
Craig Biggio
(began his career as a catcher)
Rod Carew
(later played first base)
Eddie Collins
Johnny Evers
Nellie Fox
Frankie Frisch
Charlie Gehringer
Rogers Hornsby
Jeff Kent
Nap Lajoie
Bobby Lowe
(1890s star and the first player to hit 4 HR in a game)
Bill Mazeroski
Gil McDougald
(also played SS and 3B))
Chase Utley
Joe Morgan
Bobby Richardson
Jackie Robinson
(began his career at 3B)
Ryne Sandberg
Alfonso Soriano
Johnny Temple
Manny Trillo
José Vidro
Lou Whitaker
Frank White
Fernando Viña
Orlando Hudson
Ryan Travers-top prospect

Category:Baseball positions

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