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Old 03-06-2024, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC View Post
He is the shortstop
1st base man, 2nd base man, 3rd base man. Describes the position one plays.
Pitcher, Catcher. Describes what one's job is.
Shortstop? Doesn't really indicate if it is an object, or a person. If it is meant to describe what one's job is, shouldn't it be "Short stoper?
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