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.