shortstop

Definition

The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.

Etymology

From short + stop.

Example Sentences

• "The shortstop ranged deep into the hole to make the stop."
• "“Your father was the best baseball player anyone had ever seen.” Excited but halting, her voice ran on past all obstacles. “We watched him play shortstop, and my father said he was the best, and my brothers too. The Cardinals sent a man down to talk to him about one of their teams.” Like an ancient marineress, she would not let go. She meant the St. Louis Cardinals’ farm teams."
• "Cam Smith bounced to shortstop on a 100 mph fastball, and Jacob Melton also grounded out on an 86.9 mph curveball."

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