shortstop
Between second, third
Shortstop is the defensive position in baseball between second and third base, or the player who occupies it.
The shortstop typically has the widest range on the infield and handles the most ground balls.
The position is often called simply short: He plays short for the Yankees.
A shortstop must be quick, agile, and have a strong throwing arm.
Fitted hand covering
- rangeExtent of variation
- quick-releaseInstant detachment mechanism
- backhandRacket stroke across body
- scoopFirst-reported story
dive · throw · footwork · positioning · fielding · error · groundball · double-play
Baseball's inner diamond
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- sixthPosition number six
- holeAbsence in matter
- lineupOrdered list of participants
roster · starter · platoon · utility · prospect · rookie · veteran · all-star
glove
Fitted hand covering
- rangeExtent of variation
- quick-releaseInstant detachment mechanism
- backhandRacket stroke across body
scoop · dive · throw · footwork · positioning · fielding · error · groundball · double-play · forceout
infield
Baseball's inner diamond
lineup · roster · starter · platoon · utility · prospect · rookie · veteran · all-star · keystone
turn
Rotational movement
Jeter
Famous baseball surname
- middle infieldsecond baseman, second base
- middle infielders2B, second baseman, Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr., Ernie Banks
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- baseballbaseball, bat, pitchers, catchers, pitcher
- Baseball Peoplepitcher, catcher, first baseman, second baseman, third baseman
- MLBbaseball, Yankees, Red Sox, Cardinals, Giants
shortstopdesignated hitter
Batting-only roster spot
pitcher · catcher · right fielder · left fielder · center fielder