All-star game Quote by Fernando Tatis Jr

Playing shortstop is 75 to 80 percent anticipation, knowing the hitter and the pitch being thrown.

— Lou Boudreau

Yeah I mean, you don't want to look at yourself in a bad way. You don't want to be the last one in the…

— Xander Bogaerts

If the shortstop makes an error, I am responsible. I let the batter hit the ball.

— Pedro Martinez

You are recognized by your bat. If you are the best hitting shortstop out there, that's how you win a Gold Glove. That's the…

— Jimmy Rollins

It's unbelievable how much talent there is among shortstops. They all bring something a little different to the table.

— Trea Turner

The shortstop is a perfectly conditioned athlete. You're running out on relays all the time. You're covering second base. On every pitch, you're moving.

— Lou Boudreau

My Daddy was left-handed, and I was left-handed when I was little. In fact, I was left-handed all the way to high school. Then…

— Luke Appling

Before, shortstops and second basemen were mostly defensive guys that made all the plays and didn't really hit that well. But now it's beginning…

— Chase Utley

I feel a lot more comfortable at shortstop, but it's no problem, I'll move to make room.

— Jose Reyes

Different styles work for different guys... If you can handle shortstop and hit, teams will find a way to pencil you into the lineup.

— Cal Ripken, Jr

What is the top requirement for a second baseman? A fine shortstop. I am fortunate in having the greatest shortstop in baseball, Luis Aparicio.

— Nellie Fox

In my opinion, I've had the greatest job in the world. I got a chance to be the shortstop for the New York Yankees,…

— Derek Jeter