shortstop
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Díaz induced Joey Ortiz to ground out to Mookie Betts at shortstop to end the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
They surpassed $100 million in opening day payroll for the first time in franchise history and called up baseball’s top prospect, shortstop Konnor Griffin, a week into the season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The shortstop was a first-round draft pick out of Grand Canyon University in 2023 and played for Thousand Oaks High.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The only top-50 prospect the Angels acquired: shortstop Arjun Nimmala, 20.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Dad wanted me to play second this year. The coach wanted me to be the shortstop but Dad said I had to learn how to play second base first. Next year I’ll be at shortstop.”
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
While Betts transformed into one of the league’s best defensive shortstops, he experienced a sharp offensive decline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2025
If two or three other shortstops are chosen, the league office could opt for catcher Logan O’Hoppe or, if position players are fully stocked, pitcher Yusei Kikuchi.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025
His 10 home runs lead American League shortstops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025
He currently ranks seventh among qualified MLB shortstops in fielding percentage, his three errors to this point tied for the fewest among those who have made at least 50 starts.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2025
Day in and day out he was one of the most reliable shortstops in the American League.
From Spalding's Official Baseball Guide - 1913 by
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