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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Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Many high school, college and even Triple-A shortstops slide down the defensive spectrum in the majors.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The shortstop will miss the World Baseball Classic and is questionable for Opening Day.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The Yankees have a crowded bench mix, even with José Caballero set to start the season at shortstop as Anthony Volpe recovers from shoulder surgery.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Bass lines a ball between the second baseman and the shortstop for a single.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Many high school, college and even Triple-A shortstops slide down the defensive spectrum in the majors.
—Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The shortstop will miss the World Baseball Classic and is questionable for Opening Day.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
The Yankees have a crowded bench mix, even with José Caballero set to start the season at shortstop as Anthony Volpe recovers from shoulder surgery.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Shortstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortstop. Accessed 9 Mar. 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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