Meaning Of The Word Shortstop

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What's The Definition Of Shortstop?

shortstop
countable noun: In baseball, a shortstop is a player who tries to stop balls that go between second and third base.

shortstop in American English
the infielder who plays on the left side of the infield near second base and often covers second base
noun: the position of the player covering the area of the infield between second and third base

shortstop in British English
noun: the fielding position to the left of second base viewed from home plate

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