short stop
Between second, third
Short stop (also shortstop) is the baseball position between second and third base, or the player who occupies it.
The shortstop covers more ground than any other infielder and typically has the strongest arm.
He played short stop in college.
The position name reflects its origin as a short-range outfielder who "stopped" balls before they reached the outfield.
Bat-and-ball team sport
- fielderDefensive ball retriever
- infieldBaseball's inner diamond
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- second baseMiddle infield bag
third base · pitcher · catcher · glove · MLB · league · team · roster
Batted ball bouncing low
- double playTwo outs, one action
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
- throwPropel by arm motion
- catchSeize or snag
tag · error · range · arm strength · backhand · forehand · dive · positioning
Quickness and ease
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- quicknessState of being fast
- anticipationState of awaiting something
instincts · footwork · lateral movement · reaction time · speed · dexterity · alertness · explosiveness
baseball
Bat-and-ball team sport
second base · third base · pitcher · catcher · glove · MLB · league · team · roster · lineup
ground ball
Batted ball bouncing low
- double playTwo outs, one action
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
- throwPropel by arm motion
catch · tag · error · range · arm strength · backhand · forehand · dive · positioning · shift
agility
Quickness and ease
- reflexesAutomatic physical responses
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- quicknessState of being fast
anticipation · instincts · footwork · lateral movement · reaction time · speed · dexterity · alertness · explosiveness · balance
short stoppitcher
Pouring vessel or hurler
outfielder · designated hitter · catcher · right fielder · center fielder
short, stop, shorts, shorter, shortest, shorten, shortened, shortening, shortly