shortstop

(-stäp′)

noun

  1. the infielder who plays on the left side of the infield near second base and often covers second base
  2. the defensive position played by this infielder

See shortstop in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Baseball Abbr. SS
  1. The field position between second and third base.
  2. The infielder who occupies this position.
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