noun
shortstop
shawrt-stap
Shortstop (noun) means In baseball, the infield position (and player) between second and third base. Example: “The shortstop made a diving catch to end the inning.”
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In baseball, the infield position (and player) between second and third base.
"Cam Smith bounced to shortstop on a 100 mph fastball, and Jacob Melton also grounded out on an 86.9 mph curveball."
— , White Sox pitching prospect Grant Taylor makes jump from Double-A to perfect major league debut (2025)
"The shortstop made a diving catch to end the inning."
"The shortstop ranged deep into the hole to make the stop."
How to use shortstop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA baseball infield position between second and third base.
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Word forms
- Plural
- shortstops
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The _____ made a diving catch to end the inning.
Etymology
From short + stop.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “shortstop” mean?
The word “shortstop” means in baseball, the infield position (and player) between second and third base. In plain terms, a baseball infield position between second and third base.
How do you pronounce “shortstop”?
“Shortstop” is pronounced shawrt-stap (/ʃɔɹt.stap/ in IPA).
How do you use “shortstop” in a sentence?
Here is “shortstop” used in a sentence: “The shortstop made a diving catch to end the inning.”
What part of speech is “shortstop”?
“Shortstop” is a noun.
