shortstop

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1. •
   The infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.

   • The shortstop ranged deep into the hole to make the stop.
2. •
   (figurative) A nimble defender.

   • I'll play shortstop when we make our proposal.
3. •
   A player who is short of money.

   • The shortstops and desperados were not permitted to play in this marker crap game. — 1981