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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Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
José Caballero has filled in admirably at shortstop in Volpe’s place.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Landon Sullivan’s ground ball to the left side forced a tough play at shortstop, which saw a jump throw to home bounce in the dirt as Cam Gobeille scored the tying run.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
After four more strikeouts Tuesday night, the Angels shortstop was second in the majors with 45 strikeouts.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Witt scored from second after A’s shortstop Jacob Wilson dropped a soft liner off the bat of Royals star Salvador Perez.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
José Caballero has filled in admirably at shortstop in Volpe’s place.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Landon Sullivan’s ground ball to the left side forced a tough play at shortstop, which saw a jump throw to home bounce in the dirt as Cam Gobeille scored the tying run.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
After four more strikeouts Tuesday night, the Angels shortstop was second in the majors with 45 strikeouts.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Shortstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortstop. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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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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