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shortstop

[shawrt-stop] / ˈʃɔrtˌstɒp /




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Talya is a junior who has been the starting shortstop for the softball team since her freshman year.

From Los Angeles Times

Those years saw the emergence of shortstop Derek Jeter and a pair of perfect games thrown by pitchers David Wells and David Cone.

From The Wall Street Journal

“For him to play that caliber of shortstop, I think, is underappreciated,” president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said.

From Los Angeles Times

While Betts transformed into one of the league’s best defensive shortstops, he experienced a sharp offensive decline.

From Los Angeles Times

Chronic knee problems have put his shortstop days behind him and cut into his range at second or third base, but the bat still plays.

From Los Angeles Times