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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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Versatile junior Katie Stewart, who finished second on the team in home runs and RBIs last season behind Atwood, spent most of 2025 in left field but has also played at shortstop, catcher and at both corners in her career.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Toronto is reportedly viewed as more likely to commit to a long-term contract with Tucker, who could replace shortstop Bo Bichette — who, too, is a premium free agent — in the heart of the Blue Jays’ lineup.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Before the Padres fill their needs for starting pitching and a corner bat (and perhaps more backup options at shortstop and catcher), Cot’s Contracts projects the Opening Day payroll at $212 million and the luxury-tax payroll at $260 million.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Primarily a shortstop in the minor leagues, Fitzgerald has played all four infield positions.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Versatile junior Katie Stewart, who finished second on the team in home runs and RBIs last season behind Atwood, spent most of 2025 in left field but has also played at shortstop, catcher and at both corners in her career.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Toronto is reportedly viewed as more likely to commit to a long-term contract with Tucker, who could replace shortstop Bo Bichette — who, too, is a premium free agent — in the heart of the Blue Jays’ lineup.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Before the Padres fill their needs for starting pitching and a corner bat (and perhaps more backup options at shortstop and catcher), Cot’s Contracts projects the Opening Day payroll at $212 million and the luxury-tax payroll at $260 million.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Shortstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortstop. Accessed 10 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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