shortstop
IPA: ʃˈɔrtstɑp
noun
- (baseball) The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.
- (figuratively) A nimble defender.
- (gambling) A player who is short of money.
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Examples of "shortstop" in Sentences
- Draft and career as a shortstop.
- He was the shortstop on the team.
- Both are better off at shortstop.
- The batter grounds to the shortstop.
- Rein played shortstop and left field.
- He was drafted as a pitcher and shortstop.
- Rigney was also a good defensive shortstop.
- She played centerfield, shortstop and pitcher.
- He is primarily a shortstop and second baseman.
- Johnson was the shortstop and the team's captain.
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