Did Lou Gehrig play shortstop

Answer 1

Lou Gehrig never literally played the position. But he was penciled in as the shortstop for one game during his career. It was on July 14, 1934 against the Detroit Tigers. This was done to continue his consecutive games played streak. Due to Gehrig's sore back, he was listed as the shortstop and batted lead-off. He led off the game with a single and Red Rolfe was put in as a pinch runner. In the bottom of the first Rolfe was sent out to play shortstop.

Gehrig's main position was first base. Although he did play a handful of games in right and left field.

Answer 2

During his career, Lou Gehrig played first base for 2,137 games. He also played in the outfield for nine games and at shortstop for one game.

Answer 3

Lou Gehrig was a first baseman.