short·stop
ˈshȯrt-ˌstäp 
1
: the player position in baseball for defending the infield area on the third-base side of second base
2
: the player stationed in the shortstop position
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The shortstop was near second base and stepped on the bag, but the Sox couldn’t complete the double play as Sweeney beat the throw to first.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
In recent games, the Kansas City Royals star shortstop has stung the baseball at the plate.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
The 18-year-old shortstop went 2-for-4 with two runs scored on Friday, helping to set the tone in high Single-A Fort Wayne’s 5-0 win over visiting Lansing in its opener.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Other Free Agents The team finished last in the American League East last season, compounding the need to keep Guerrero, Jr. – not to mention fellow veterans Bo Bichette, the starting shortstop, and Chris Bassett, a top starting pitcher.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The shortstop was near second base and stepped on the bag, but the Sox couldn’t complete the double play as Sweeney beat the throw to first.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
In recent games, the Kansas City Royals star shortstop has stung the baseball at the plate.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2025
The 18-year-old shortstop went 2-for-4 with two runs scored on Friday, helping to set the tone in high Single-A Fort Wayne’s 5-0 win over visiting Lansing in its opener.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Shortstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortstop. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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shortstop
noun
short·stop
ˈshȯrt-ˌstäp
: the baseball infielder whose position is between second and third base
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