shortstop
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The 6-foot, 170-pounder batted .531 with 52 hits and 10 home runs while making the transition from center fielder to shortstop.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Junior shortstop Dean Carpentier is another upperclassman who believed in Stankiewicz.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The Angels’ Adam Frazier bobbled a throw from shortstop Zach Neto, allowing the Athletics to score and steal a 3-2 win in 10 innings on Thursday at Angel Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
“He wanted to see how much a manager really did,” said Jerry Royster, who played shortstop and hit leadoff that night.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
A shortstop or even an outfielder’s glove just covered your hand.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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