shortstop
Example Sentences
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The shortstop struggled in the first four games of the Dodgers’ homestand, batting .200 across 15 plate appearances.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Angels second baseman Adam Frazier had trouble getting the ball out of his glove after catching shortstop Zach Neto’s throw.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
The shortstop is scheduled to play two minor league rehabilitation games Oklahoma City Friday and Saturday, then return to Los Angeles for evaluation, with the hope he’ll be cleared for activation Monday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
“He wanted to see how much a manager really did,” said Jerry Royster, who played shortstop and hit leadoff that night.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The ball went right through the legs of the shortstop and into center field.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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