In his first game as starting shortstop, Alexander was booed by fans at Camden Yards, and he and Ripken didn't speak for three weeks.

But Manager Joe Torre seemed to be leaning toward starting Jeter at designated hitter, rather than shortstop, to ensure that Jeter would not run the risk of reinjuring his right shoulder.

McDonald took the opportunity as starting shortstop to make some exceptional defensive plays (often in conjunction with fellow infielders Aaron Hill and Lyle Overbay).

He started every single game in 2005 batting first, and playing shortstop.

She joined the league in 1944, as starting shortstop for the Milwaukee Chicks.

During his freshman year, Jones played starting pitcher and shortstop for Taylor High School.

After a decline in play and several injuries, he found himself competing with Bill Spiers in a race for starting shortstop.

He has been Rouen's and the National team's starting shortstop since 2010.

This prompted Frisch to replace Vaughan as starting shortstop with Alf Anderson to start the 1941 season.

While there he received little playing time behind starting shortstop Marty Marion and was unhappy with his prospects.