shortstop

[shawrt-stop] / ˈʃɔrtˌstɒp /

VERB

intercept

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambush arrest block catch cut off deflect hijack prevent seize stop take away

STRONG

appropriate check curb hinder interlope interpose obstruct take

WEAK

cut in head off at pass make off with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

allow encourage free give let go release

STRONG

aid assist help keep permit promote refuse reject

WEAK

abet forward

VERB

interrupt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break break off cut off cut short delay discontinue disturb halt heckle hinder hold up impede prevent punctuate stop suspend

STRONG

arrest check crash cut defer disconnect disjoin disunite divide in infringe inject insinuate intrude obstruct separate sever stay

WEAK

barge in break in break train of thought bust in butt in chime in come between crowd in cut in on edge in get in the way horn in lay aside put in work in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist begin carry on cause continue encourage facilitate forward further give go help join mend permit promote push start support

STRONG

attach combine connect couple expedite leave leave alone link unite

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Betts credits his improved defense at shortstop to the new training methods that he’s adopted.

From Los Angeles Times

“On a lot of teams, Freeland would be getting a chance to compete for the starting shortstop job, but he’s blocked on the Dodgers,” Callis said.

From Los Angeles Times

As he starts to see Cactus League action, Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts reflects on where he’s at mentally as he looks to rebound from an atypical season for him.

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He ranked third among major league shortstops with 26 home runs last season, and he stole 26 bases.

From Los Angeles Times

Roberts said his star shortstop will not play until Sunday at the earliest.

From Los Angeles Times

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