Shortstop
/ˈʃɔːrtˌstɒp/
A shortstop is a baseball infielder who covers the area between second and third base and often initiates double plays.
Examples
- Fans praised the rookie shortstop for his quick reflexes.
- She trained to become a shortstop after playing third base in high school.
- Shortstop made a spectacular diving catch in the ninth inning.
- During the championship game, the shortstop threw out the runner at second.
- The team's shortstop turned a double play to end the rally.
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