short stop
/ʃɔrt stɑp/
noun
- A defensive position in baseball or softball between second and third base.
- She has played short-stop for her school team for three years.
- The short-stop made a great catch and threw the runner out at first.
- A good short-stop needs quick reflexes and a strong arm.
- A player who plays the short-stop position.
- Our short-stop hit a home run in the last inning.
- The team's short-stop is known for his excellent fielding.
- The short-stop signed a contract with a major league team.