baseperson

== English == === Etymology === From base +‎ person. === Noun === baseperson (plural basepersons) (baseball, softball) A fielder (of any gender) positioned near a base. 1992, California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, CAHPERD Journal Times, volume 55, page 3, rules of Crazy Baseball: The baseperson may not interfere with the runner and must stay inside the cones. ==== Related terms ==== baseman basewoman