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Defense is first priority: solid glove work continues to be the essential standard by which shortstops are measured, even in the current era that has produced strong hitters at the position.
LIFE WAS SIMPLER--AND STARTING jobs were more plentiful--for slick-fielding, weak-biffing shortstops prior to 1990.
In many cases, managers asked for nothing more than solid defense and good fundamental play from everyday shortstops. That line of reasoning made a certain amount of sense, as fielding this demanding position requires the highest level of concentration and skill.
Since most teams were willing to concede some offense at short, having a weak bat in the lineup wasn't a huge handicap. Pinch-hitters were used in crucial late-inning situations, and the starter was replaced by another infielder--usually someone with a similar mix of skills and ...
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