shortstop

• Nom désignant, au baseball, le joueur de champ intérieur positionné entre la deuxième et la troisième base, ou la position elle-même sur le terrain.

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.

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   • 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.

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   • 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.