shortstops
Between second, third
Shortstops is the plural of shortstop, the baseball position between second and third base, or the player who occupies it.
The shortstop typically handles more fielding chances than any other position and must combine quick reflexes with a strong throwing arm.
Great shortstops are often among a team's most valuable players: The Yankees have had legendary shortstops.
Baseball's inner diamond
- diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
- baseballBat-and-ball team sport
- MLBPro baseball organization
- keystoneArch's central locking stone
left side · dirt · lineup · roster · starter · bench · prospect · rookie
Two outs, one action
- pivotPoint of rotation
- relayStage-by-stage transmission
- force outCompel to leave
- tagIdentifier or classifier
cut-off · rundown · pickoff · flip · feed · ranging · up the middle · in the hole
Fitted hand covering
- rangeExtent of variation
- arm strengthMuscular force in limbs
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
positioning · backhand · throwing · tags · diving · scoop · grounders · pop-ups
Famous baseball surname
infield
Baseball's inner diamond
keystone · left side · dirt · lineup · roster · starter · bench · prospect · rookie · veteran
double play
Two outs, one action
tag · cut-off · rundown · pickoff · flip · feed · ranging · up the middle · in the hole
glove
Fitted hand covering
- rangeExtent of variation
- arm strengthMuscular force in limbs
- accuracyDegree of correctness
footwork · positioning · backhand · throwing · tags · diving · scoop · grounders · pop-ups · line drives
Jeter
Famous baseball surname