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What is the purpose of shortstop?

Updated: 9/27/2023
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Shortstops have one main duty, fielding balls hit to their position. When a fly ball is hit to them(either a line drive or pop-up) the player has to catch it, making sure that they don't collide with other fielders trying to make the same play. When a ground ball is hit to them, a shortstop has to throw to a base to get a runner out. Shortstops also cover second base for double plays when the ball is hit to the second baseman. Finally, they(or the second baseman) cover second base on a steal or pick off attempt.

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The short stop is usually the most athletic infielder he has to be able to cover a larger range of the infield. it is like the captain of the in flied besides the catcher.

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The shortstop is the Baseball player between second and third base.

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The shortstop is the position between second and third base....to the left of the second base bag facing the outfield.

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βˆ™ 11y ago

A lot! They cover 2 & 3 depending on what needs to be covered, back up and do a lot of fielding. These are just the basics so try to talk to a coach to see a couple of examples of plays

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I really don't know

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