shortstop

American  

[shawrt-stop] / ˈʃɔrtˌstɒp /

noun

1. Baseball.

   1. Also called short.  the position of the player covering the area of the infield between second and third base.

   2. a fielder who covers this position.

2. Also called shortstop bath.  Photography. stop bath.

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shortstop British  

/ ˈʃɔːtˌstɒp /

noun

1. baseball

   1. the fielding position to the left of second base viewed from home plate

   2. the player at this position

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Etymology

Origin of shortstop

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; short + stop

Example Sentences

“I got to play shortstop the whole year, batted third. It helped me build a foundation. I started to grow, get stronger and become more comfortable.”

From Los Angeles Times

First baseman Nick Kurtz ran away with AL rookie of the year honors, winning the award unanimously, with shortstop Jacob Wilson placing second.

From Los Angeles Times

Betts credits his improved defense at shortstop to the new training methods that he’s adopted.

From Los Angeles Times

“On a lot of teams, Freeland would be getting a chance to compete for the starting shortstop job, but he’s blocked on the Dodgers,” Callis said.

From Los Angeles Times

As he starts to see Cactus League action, Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts reflects on where he’s at mentally as he looks to rebound from an atypical season for him.

From Los Angeles Times

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