Shortstop
The most ground to cover, the most throws, and traditionally the best athlete on the field. Every routine ground ball to the left side is his to decide.
The job. The most ground to cover, the most throws, and traditionally the best athlete on the field. Every routine ground ball to the left side is his to decide.
What separates a good one. Shortstop is the position clubs build a defense around, and a player who can stay there is worth two or three wins over the same bat at a corner. That is why moving off short is such a big deal in a career.
At youth level. Nearly every team puts its best player here, and nearly every team is right to.
Batter's Eye: look up anything in baseball