I know I can be a way better player as a shortstop than I can at third. — Manny Machado Copy Share Image
I was for a short time on the baseball team as shortstop, where I was not so good. — Herbert Hoover Copy Share Image
If the shortstop makes an error, I am responsible. I let the batter hit the ball. — Pedro Martinez Copy Share Image
Playing shortstop is 75 to 80 percent anticipation, knowing the hitter and the pitch being thrown. — Lou Boudreau Copy Share Image
“To reach a ball he has never reached before, to extend himself to the very limits of his range, and then a… — Chad Harbach Copy Share Image
I strive to be the best shortstop I can be and WAR is a great stat to look at when evaluating the… — Carlos Correa Copy Share Image
He can run, steal bases, throw, hit for average, and hit with power like I've never seen. Just don't put him at… — Mickey Mantle Copy Share Image
“Putting Henry at shortstop - it was like taking a painting that had been shoved in a closet and hanging it in… — Chad Harbach Copy Share Image
When I was a kid, it was just like I would catch groundballs at shortstop, second base, third base, outfield. — Fernando Tatis Jr Copy Share Image
I've played third base for a couple years. I did well, and I thought I was an elite player at that position,… — Manny Machado Copy Share Image
What is the top requirement for a second baseman? A fine shortstop. I am fortunate in having the greatest shortstop in baseball,… — Nellie Fox Copy Share Image
I feel like if you can make the routine plays as consistent as you can, and you end up with a couple… — Marcus Semien Copy Share Image
In my opinion, I've had the greatest job in the world. I got a chance to be the shortstop for the New… — Derek Jeter Copy Share Image
I played Little League. I was a 'pitcher.' But we had a pitching machine, so I was just basically an 'in-infield' shortstop… — Freddie Prinze, Jr Copy Share Image
You've just got to keep playing hard. You have to remember that you are not just playing for the Twins. There are… — Jason Bartlett Copy Share Image
When the ball was hit, my first reaction as a shortstop was always go in the direction of the ball. You can't… — Ben Zobrist Copy Share Image
I see so much improvement in my own game and my footwork and all the things that are important to being a… — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
You are recognized by your bat. If you are the best hitting shortstop out there, that's how you win a Gold Glove.… — Jimmy Rollins Copy Share Image
The shortstop is a perfectly conditioned athlete. You're running out on relays all the time. You're covering second base. On every pitch,… — Lou Boudreau Copy Share Image
I'm a shortstop, man. That's where I've played my whole career. Obviously it's a position I take a lot of pride in. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
Obviously, I'm a shortstop at heart. I want to continue to play shortstop. — Manny Machado Copy Share Image
I doubt many guys have played only shortstop for 1,600 games and pitched one game. I'm on a list by myself, I think. — Brandon Crawford Copy Share Image
I was a shortstop in softball, and a lot of times I had collisions with base runners coming in, so I definitely… — Elana Meyers Copy Share Image
My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you're a kid, you want to be just… — Derek Jeter Copy Share Image
You have to have a great fielder at shortstop, and you've got to have a guy that has good range and good… — Aaron Judge Copy Share Image
As a shortstop, you have a lot of responsibility, and I'm learning more every year. — Xander Bogaerts Copy Share Image
I still see myself as a shortstop since I've been playing the position for so long, but I moved over there to… — Marcus Semien Copy Share Image
I liked playing with David Eckstein (former Angels shortstop). I'm not talking about players with top skills, I'm sure there were players… — Bengie Molina Copy Share Image
As a shortstop coming up through the minors, you're taught to glove slow rollers and transfer the ball to your throwing hand,… — Chipper Jones Copy Share Image
Growing up as a little kid and being a Giants fan and wanting to play shortstop for the Giants and all that,… — Brandon Crawford Copy Share Image
I name (Honus) Wagner first on my list, not only because he was a great batting champion and base-runner, and also baseball's… — John McGraw Copy Share Image
The overall thinking of the shortstop covers the overall context of the ballgame. You have to know the count they'll hit-and-run on.… — Lou Boudreau Copy Share Image
There's so much attached to playing shortstop that you lose your concentration on hitting, unless you're a natural hitter. There's so much… — Lou Boudreau Copy Share Image
