- the infielder who plays on the left side of the infield near second base and often covers second base
- the defensive position played by this infielder
shortstop
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shortstop
noun
Abbr. SS Baseball- The field position between second and third base.
- The infielder who occupies this position.
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Noun
(plural shortstops)
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