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Which scorekeeping number is used for the shortstop?

Shortstop is 6 in baseball scorekeeping.

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  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6 ✔

Why: Scorekeepers number the nine fielders 1 through 9. The pitcher is 1, the catcher is 2, and the shortstop is 6.

Huh, didn't know that: The shortstop is 6 even though second base is 4 and third base is 5.

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Why is the shortstop never late for scorekeeping? He always shows up at six.
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Answer: 6. Scorekeepers number the nine fielders 1 through 9. The pitcher is 1, the catcher is 2, and the shortstop is 6.

  1. Scorekeeping (MLB Glossary) www.mlb.com/glossary/miscellaneous/scorekeeping
    Shortstop 6 Pitcher 1 Left field 7 Catcher 2 Center field 8 First Baseman 3 Right field 9 Second Baseman 4 Third Baseman 5
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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