shortstop
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He’s a scratch-level bowler who made a virtually unprecedented shift from right field to shortstop in Year 11.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Díaz induced Joey Ortiz to ground out to Mookie Betts at shortstop to end the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
They surpassed $100 million in opening day payroll for the first time in franchise history and called up baseball’s top prospect, shortstop Konnor Griffin, a week into the season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Australian shortstop Caitlin Eynon hit .375 in the World Cup and could contribute to the Queens’ lineup, too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
I hit a long one out to left field, and then a fast one to the shortstop, who fielded it neatly and whipped it to first.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
“With all the shortstops out there, he is just going to have to bide his time,” Washington said of Neto.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025
Defensively, he is top-10 among MLB shortstops in fielding percentage, defensive runs saved and outs above average.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2025
As Neto completed his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery, the replacement shortstops in Anaheim batted .159 with a .372 OPS.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 19, 2025
The Panthers have as many as four shortstops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2025
Day in and day out he was one of the most reliable shortstops in the American League.
From Spalding's Official Baseball Guide - 1913 by
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