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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Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Fort Worth Christian senior shortstop Grady Emeron is one of 26 semifinalists for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, which is given to the top amateur baseball player in the nation.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
But Tatis held the ball and did not throw to third, as shortstop Xander Bogaerts had not started running to cover that base until after Machado threw to second and Tatis did not have a clear lane to make a throw.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Francisco Lindor and Geraldo Perdomo were the notable tumblers among shortstops, while CJ Abrams and rookies Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle and JJ Wetherholt were the biggest risers.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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Noun
After three games this spring, junior shortstop Nick Czerak was installed as Aurora Central Catholic’s new leadoff hitter.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
Fort Worth Christian senior shortstop Grady Emeron is one of 26 semifinalists for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, which is given to the top amateur baseball player in the nation.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
But Tatis held the ball and did not throw to third, as shortstop Xander Bogaerts had not started running to cover that base until after Machado threw to second and Tatis did not have a clear lane to make a throw.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
Francisco Lindor and Geraldo Perdomo were the notable tumblers among shortstops, while CJ Abrams and rookies Konnor Griffin, Kevin McGonigle and JJ Wetherholt were the biggest risers.
—Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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“Shortstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortstop. Accessed 16 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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