noun

shortstop

shortstop

The shortstop made a great play.

The shortstop made a great play.

He plays shortstop for the team.

He plays shortstop for the team.

((shortstop)) a baseball position or player The shortstop made a great play.

Related positions: pitcher, catcher, first baseman

From 'short' and 'stop'. The position was originally to 'stop' 'short' hits between the infield and outfield.

It's the baseball position between second and third base. Think of someone who 'stops short hits'.

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