3B
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Third baseman |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Sports |
3B has two meanings. It stands for Third baseman (baseball) or Triple (baseball).
Meanings of 3B at a glance
| # | 3B stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Third baseman | Sports › Baseball |
| 2 | Triple | Sports › Baseball |
1. Third baseman
Sports · Baseball Abbreviations
Infielder stationed near third base, position number 5, who needs quick reactions and a strong arm for the long throw to first. The position is called the "hot corner" because hard-hit balls arrive quickly.
Example: The rookie at 3B made a diving stop to end the inning.
Mike Schmidt, Brooks Robinson and George Brett are often ranked among the greatest third basemen. Brooks Robinson won 16 straight Gold Gloves there. In stat columns 3B instead counts triples.
2. Triple
Sports · Baseball Abbreviations
Hit on which the batter reaches third base safely, usually a ball hit into a deep alley or corner with the batter running hard. Triples are the rarest type of hit because they need both power and speed.
Example: Rookie speedster leads the majors with 12 3B.
Sam Crawford holds the career record with 309 triples, and Chief Wilson hit 36 in 1912. Spacious parks such as Kauffman Stadium and Coors Field produce more triples. On a lineup card 3B means the third baseman.