Shortstop Definition & Meaning

shortstop
noun
  1. (baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position
  2. the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base

"Shortstop" in song lyrics

See how shortstop is used in real songs:

  • "John Valentin, shortstop"
    Akrobatik — Red Sox Freestyle
  • "Nomar Garciaparra?, shortstop"
    Akrobatik — Red Sox Freestyle
  • "Mo' scrilla I got, signin with Shortstop"
    (Lil' Troy) f/ Fat Pat, Hawk, Lil' Will, Yungstar — Wanna Be a Baller

Words that rhyme with shortstop

Usage tips for "shortstop"

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