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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ABC News,
2 July 2026
An excellent high school athlete, Watson was selected as a shortstop.
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Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The point was for Emerson, also a shortstop, to pick the Kansas City Royals superstar’s brain about the distractions headed his way.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Kuroda-Grauer is also known for his defense at shortstop, second base and third base, something Kotsay noted as a strength ahead of Monday’s game against the Dodgers.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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Noun
Atlanta shortstop Jim Jarvis had one hit following his recall from Triple-A Gwinnett, Veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez was designated for assignment.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
An excellent high school athlete, Watson was selected as a shortstop.
—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The point was for Emerson, also a shortstop, to pick the Kansas City Royals superstar’s brain about the distractions headed his way.
—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
Kuroda-Grauer is also known for his defense at shortstop, second base and third base, something Kotsay noted as a strength ahead of Monday’s game against the Dodgers.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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“Shortstop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortstop. Accessed 5 Jul. 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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