shortstop
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And on Wednesday, he secured his financial future by signing a $140 million contract extension that solidifies him as the Pittsburgh Pirates’ shortstop for the next nine years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
First baseman Nick Kurtz ran away with AL rookie of the year honors, winning the award unanimously, with shortstop Jacob Wilson placing second.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Betts credits his improved defense at shortstop to the new training methods that he’s adopted.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Credit to the Dominican, of course, for a lineup that started with Fernando Tatis Jr., with a heart of Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Manny Machado, and with shortstop Gerardo Perdomo batting ninth.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
“Dad wanted me to play second this year. The coach wanted me to be the shortstop but Dad said I had to learn how to play second base first. Next year I’ll be at shortstop.”
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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