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pivotman

pivotman

8.0
A baseball fielder who catches near second base and turns to throw to first base
  • noun
  • /ˈpɪvətˌmæn/
  • Jargon
translation icon : jugador de pivote
  • The pivotman made a quick turn and threw to first base to complete the double play.

Examples

  • During practice, the coach praised the pivotman for his smooth footwork around second base.

  • A skilled pivotman can change the outcome of a close game with fast, accurate throws.

  • The pivotman made an impressive throw to first base.

  • During the game, the pivotman was crucial for our defense.

  • The pivotman executed the play flawlessly, pivoting expertly to throw out the runner at first base.

  • With his quick reactions, the pivotman turned the ground ball into an easy out during the double play.

  • In every game, the pivotman plays a vital role in our defense, ensuring quick throws to stop any advancing runners.

Synonyms

baseman
vspivotman
  • US
57 2.8

A baseball player who defends a base like first, second or third

focuses on receiving and turning to throw during double plays
fielder
vspivotman
44 3.5

A player who catches or stops the ball in baseball and cricket

is the specific role of receiving and pivoting to throw in tight plays

Compounds

pivotman role
8.2

A person who leads and organizes actions and decisions in important talks

Surface Forms

pivotman singular
pivotmen plural

Morphology

pivotman = pivot + man (transparent) = pivot + man

In baseball jargon the role is a person who pivots while fielding, which is directly signalled by the components.

Etymology

Pivotman comes from pivot, meaning 'a point you turn on', and man, meaning 'person'. In baseball, a pivotman is the fielder who catches and quickly turns to throw, which is why the name fits the job.