noun. ['ˈʃɔrtˌstɑːp'] (baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position.
1. Adjective If evaluating from a single infield position, shortstop gives the best chance to track range and arm strength. 2. Noun, singular or mass The shortstop breaks for second base and receives a throw from the catcher.
noun. ['ˈʃɔrtˌstɑːp'] the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base.
