Why are shortstops called shortstops?
Question:Just don't know where then name for the position came and was curious.
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Shortstop was named because they are in between third base and second base, but are closer to second, so they are short from second, hence the "Short." The "stop" comes from them stopping the ball that goes between third and second before reaching the outfield.What is the score of the brewers- dodgers game right now?
cuz they're short and they stop all the balls hit to themwell the game was invented about 150 years ago. they also call a pitcher a pitcher. you wouldnt call it a pitcher now! "he pitches the ball" you wouldnt say "pitch me that bottle of water
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because they always stop the ball short of the outfield.Philadelphia Phillies Manager?
go to this website and it will give you what you need to know. It helped me and i know it will help you too. shortstop is also where the ball goes a majority of the time from right-handed batters and so there's where the stop term comes fromDoes Andre Dawson deserve to make the Hall of Fame?
Because of the movements done by the player. its a short playing position..a key player in the game.tey are flexible and play a lot of positions in the one.What's the best slow pitch softball bat out there?
in the begging there where shortMore Questions & Answers...