shortstop
/ˈʃɔrtˌstɑp/
noun
- A position in baseball played between second and third base, responsible for fielding ground balls and covering bases.
- The shortstop made a great diving catch to end the inning.
- The coach moved the best fielder to shortstop to strengthen the defense.
- She has been playing shortstop for her school team since she was ten.
- A player who plays the shortstop position.
- He wants to become a professional shortstop when he grows up.
- The shortstop threw the ball to first base for the out.
- Our team's shortstop is the fastest runner on the field.