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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Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The 19-year-old shortstop is one of the Rangers’ 10 non-roster invitees for spring training next month.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
McGonigle, 21, hits for power and has improved defensively at shortstop since the Tigers drafted him in 2023.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
His arm is suited for shortstop, his agility may move him to second.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Acuña has major-league experience starting at second base, shortstop and third.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The 19-year-old shortstop is one of the Rangers’ 10 non-roster invitees for spring training next month.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
McGonigle, 21, hits for power and has improved defensively at shortstop since the Tigers drafted him in 2023.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
His arm is suited for shortstop, his agility may move him to second.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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“Shortstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortstop. Accessed 31 Jan. 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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