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The current starting shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals is Brendan Ryan. His backups include Aaron Miles and Tyler Greene.
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Who broke the record for most consecutive games played in 1995?
On September 6, 1995, Baltimore Orioles shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. played in his 2,132nd consecutive game, breaking Lou Gehrig's 56-year old record. Ripken would go on to play in 2,632 straight games.
Who played 2130 consecutive baseball games?
Yankee first baseman Lou Gehrig (the Iron Horse) played 2130 consecutive baseball games. That stood as the record from 1939 until Oriole shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. passed it in 1995.
Has Derek Jeter been at any other position besides shortstop?
No, he has not. Derek Jeter has always played the shortstop position. He has also started games as a designated hitter.
Did Honus Wagner play first base?
Yes, Honus Wagner played 248 games at first base during his career. He also played 372 games in the outfield, 209 games at third base, 57 games at second base, and 2 games as a pitcher to go along with the 1887 games he played at shortstop. Many baseball writers place Wagner as the best shortstop ever.
Did Lou Gehrig play shortstop?
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.
