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

She became a star shortstop at Oaks Christian High, where she was a two-time Marmonte League MVP and helped the Lions win three league titles.

From Los Angeles Times

Talya is a junior who has been the starting shortstop for the softball team since her freshman year.

From Los Angeles Times

Those years saw the emergence of shortstop Derek Jeter and a pair of perfect games thrown by pitchers David Wells and David Cone.

From The Wall Street Journal

“For him to play that caliber of shortstop, I think, is underappreciated,” president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said.

From Los Angeles Times

While Betts transformed into one of the league’s best defensive shortstops, he experienced a sharp offensive decline.

From Los Angeles Times

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