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What does a shortstop in baseball do?

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Shortstop is a essential role in a Baseball team. Without the shortstop the Left fielder would have a lot of running up to do. Another thing a shortstop does is help with double plays. Often the shortstop is the team captain. When the ball is hit to the right side of the field, the shortstop covers 2nd base. Often when a base runner tries to steal 2nd the shortstop covers.

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When looking from home plate to center field the Short Stop is located to the left of the second base bag. The SS has an array of jobs he must hold runners on, attempt pick offs, field ground balls to get the out, turn double plays, field pop flies, and always be on the move. The short stop is usually a versatile player who can field there position well, move alot, and make a strong throw to get the out. The SS is always thinking and strategizing in order to improve his teams position in the inning and the game.

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