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Shortstop. Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is the baseball or softball fielding position between second and third base, which is considered to be among the most demanding defensive positions. Historically, the position was assigned to defensive specialists who were typically poor at batting and were often placed at the bottom of the batting order.
Collectively, these positions are usually grouped into three groups: the outfield (left field, center field, and right field), the infield (first base, second base, third base, and shortstop), and the battery (pitcher and catcher). Traditionally, players within each group will often be more able to exchange positions easily (that is, a second ...
Brandon Crawford, the active leader and 49th all-time in double plays by a shortstop. Ozzie Smith holds the National League record. Cal Ripken Jr. holds the American League record, and led the AL in double plays a record eight times. Luis Aparicio held the major league record for 24 years. Luke Appling held the major league record for 24 years.
Marcus Andrew Semien (born September 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays. Semien was an All-Star in 2021 with the Blue Jays, when he also won the Gold Glove ...
The simplest scenario for a double play is a runner on first base with less than two outs. In that context, five example double plays are: The batter hits a ground ball. to an infielder or the pitcher, who throws the ball to one of the middle infielders, who steps on second base to force out the runner coming from first (first out), and then throws the ball to the first baseman in time to ...
Ross Barnes. Charles Roscoe Barnes [1] (May 8, 1850 – February 5, 1915) was one of the stars of baseball 's National Association (1871–1875) and the early National League (1876–1881), playing second base and shortstop. He played for the dominant Boston Red Stockings teams of the early 1870s, along with Albert Spalding, Cal McVey, George ...
Trea Vance Turner (born June 30, 1993) is an American professional baseball shortstop, second baseman, and center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played for the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers. At the international level, he plays for the United States national team .
Overall, the Tennessee native has played in 34 games at second base, 23 in center field, 22 at shortstop, 2 at third base and 16 as designated hitter. ... (Aug. 5-11) for a second time this year.