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

The Rockies are more equipped to do damage with shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, who has legit pop, and a healthy Brenton Doyle. —Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the two-time World Series champion and Red Sox all-time leader in games played at shortstop will be on the field this time. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026

Cruz is a converted shortstop who began playing center field in 2024 before becoming a full-time outfielder last year. —CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026

As expected Thursday, the shortstop Lindor and the left fielder Soto occupied the first two spots in the Mets’ revamped batting order, followed by third baseman Bo Bichette and first baseman Jorge Polanco. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 26 Mar. 2026

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