Shortstop

Noun

 * 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.
 * 1)  A nimble defender.
 * I'll play shortstop when we make our proposal.

Thesaurus
amateur athlete, archer, athlete, ballplayer, baseballer, baseman, batter, battery, blocking back, bowman, catcher, center, coach, competitor, cricketer, defensive lineman, end, footballer, games-player, gamester, guard, infielder, jock, jumper, lineman, offensive lineman, outfield, outfielder, player, poloist, professional athlete, pugilist, quarterback, racer, skater, sport, sportsman, tackle, tailback, toxophilite, wingback, wrestler

Anagrams

 * stop short

Noun

 * 1)  shortstop

Etymology
Borrowed from