How to Be a Good Shortstop?

As a general rule for what makes a good shortstop, good shortstops can cover a lot of ground, are athletic, have strong arms, and are solid hitters. For a coach to consider a shortstop to be in the lineup, a good shortstop must be effective on both offense and defense.

Is shortstop the hardest position?

More often than not, arguments point to shortstop as the hardest position in baseball. Some may point to the catcher, or center fielder, or maybe even pitcher ~ but shortstop almost always ranks high on lists.

Is shortstop a good position to play?

Shortstops are an integral component of turning double plays. ... A good defensive shortstop must possess excellent range, a strong throwing and an ability to field batted balls cleanly. The shortstop position is widely considered the most valuable defensive position in the infield, if not on the entire field of play.