shortstop

• Substantiv, das im Baseball den Spieler zwischen zweiter und dritter Base bezeichnet oder die Position dieses Spielers im Feld.

A noun referring to a baseball player positioned between second and third base, or the fielding position itself.

1. Baseball positionB2formalamericansport

   The fielding position on a baseball team located between second and third base.

   Shortstop

   • The shortstop made a spectacular diving catch.
   • He has played shortstop for the team for five years.
   • The ball was hit directly to the shortstop.

2. Player in that positionB2formalamericansport

   The person who plays the defensive position between second and third base in baseball.

   Spieler auf der Shortstop-Position

   • The shortstop threw the ball to first base for the out.
   • She is the best shortstop in the league.
   • The shortstop's quick reflexes saved the game.