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shortstop
[ shawrt-stop ]
noun
- Baseball.
- Also called short. the position of the player covering the area of the infield between second and third base.
- a fielder who covers this position.
- Also called short·stop bath. Photography. stop bath ( def ).
shortstop
/ ˈʃɔːˌɒ /
noun
- baseball
- the fielding position to the left of second base viewed from home plate
- the player at this position
Word History and Origins
Origin of shortstop1
Example Sentences
The Braves have the most important impact transfers in twins James and Miles Clark, who came from Servite to start at shortstop and center field, respectively, and have changed everything as juniors.
His soft pop out to shortstop extinguished the Dodgers’ best chance to rally.
He started showing moments of power and ability playing shortstop.
The merchandise was so popular that Murakami and the Dodgers responded by approximating the famous words of Hall of Fame Cubs shortstop Ernie Banks: “Let’s play two!”
The idea that a third-year shortstop would be the guy on which Angels fans were waiting did not sit well with Neto.
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