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shortstops

  • plural
    of shortstop.
    shortstop

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I knew my hitting was a bit weak, but in those days, Major League shortstops were largely all-field and little-hit players.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

Who was expecting shortstops to be home-run hitters before the era of Cal Ripken and Alex Rodriguez?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

Jacob is one of 11 shortstops taken in the first 40 picks this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

He currently ranks seventh among qualified MLB shortstops in fielding percentage, his three errors to this point tied for the fewest among those who have made at least 50 starts.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025

In his time he had been a good quarter-back on his college eleven and one of the best shortstops of his day.

From The Crimson Sweater by Ralph Henry Barbour