shortstop

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

short-stop

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈshȯrt-ˌstäp 

: stop bath

Examples of shortstop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Following the 1981 season, the Phillies and Cubs exchanged shortstops, but Cubs general manager Dallas Green wanted Sandberg too, according to the Baseball Hall of Fame. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025

The 24-year-old shortstop continued his development and hit 26 home runs in a season limited to 128 games because of injuries. —Todd Harmonson, Oc Register, 18 Dec. 2025

Bichette is a poor defensive shortstop and last season his minus-12 defensive runs saved was tied for 10th worst in MLB across all positions. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 18 Dec. 2025

Francesa said on his podcast Tuesday that a feud between shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Brandon Nimmo, who was recently traded to the Texas Rangers, was ignited by politics. —Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1936, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shortstop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

shortstop

noun

short·​stop ˈshȯrt-ˌstäp 

: the baseball infielder whose position is between second and third base