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shortstop

[shawrt-stop] / ˈʃɔrtˌstɒp /




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Ozzie Albies’ bunt single loaded the bases and after Matt Olson struck out, Dubon scored from third on Austin Riley’s fielder’s choice to shortstop.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 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

Recalling the conversation, the former shortstop choked up with emotion and buried his face in his hands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“It’s up in the air, what the true direction of the franchise is,” said Boston’s plate-slumping shortstop, Trevor Story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The ball missed his head but nipped the bill of his cap and sent it spinning like a flying saucer out to shortstop.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli




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