shortstop

/ˈʃɔrtˌstɑp/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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