Shortstop

Hailey Kate Mosley Defense and Outfield. At age eight Hailey played soccer and those were two of her positions. She learned that even if she falls and makes mistakes she can get back up and try again. Hailey Kate Mosley was born on March 30, 2004. She lived in Belton until sixth grade, then moved to Raymore with her dad Chad and her sister Hannah that is seventeen. She was nicknamed Hay Hay and Hailey Bailey by friends and family and is still being called that. Hailey had multiple fun times in her life that have helped her into who she is today, but the one that most shaped her was her funniest moment. First, the funniest moment of Haileys life was one of her best experiences that helped her in her childhood. Hailey stated, “It made my…

The shortstop is usually considers a team leader and the captain of the infield. The duties and responsibilities often go beyond simply fielding and throwing out runners. They must be aware of game situations, be responsible for communication between players and take charge when it is unclear who should be fielding an in-between pop fly. When teaching Little League shortstops how to play the game, it is important to coach them how to be the leader of the infield. Communication -- 3 Before…

Andrelton Simmons Every child that has been interested America’s pastime has heard of all the baseball greats. We have all heard about Hank Aaron, Pete Rose, Babe Ruth and the list goes on. All these players were great, but not a single one of them could come remotely close to what the Angels shortstop, Andrelton Simmons, does on a daily basis. Andrelton Simmons is not only the best shortstop in the league, but he is the best player in the MLB. Andrelton Simmons made his major league debut in…

Derek Jeter Do you know who got named the captain of the Yankees in 2003, with 260 home runs and 3,465 hit in his career? Well his name is Derek Sanderson Jeter. He has been the star of the Yankees since 1992 when he started. The greatest shortstop that has ever stepped foot on the Yankees field. Derek Jeter was born to his parents Dorothy Jeter (nee Connors) who was a german and Irish descent and, worked as an accountant. Sanderson Charles Jeter was and african american, has a Ph.D. and was…

I'll always remember that one very special baseball game that I had played in a while ago. I think I was either 11 or 12 years old when I played in that very special baseball game. On that day I was on my way to Walkertown because that's where my baseball game took place. There were different teams in my division but I played for the Walkertown Cardinals. I played multiple positions like 2nd base, 3rd base, shortstop, and pitcher but my main position was…

This last school year I moved to Nebraska to live there for awhile. While I was there I went to school and played my favorite sport baseball. I was very excited for our first practice, and our first game. My excitement skyrocketed when coach told me at the end of practice that I would start at shortstop and close the game pitching. The entire day of the game, which was on a Thursday, I was in a marvelous mood because I couldn’t wait for the game that night. I was one of three kids in 7th grade…

"Out" called the ump. Everyone scared to death we hear the score. 5-4 visitors, 2 outs, top of the seventh. Our whole team jumps to the fence when Daniel Messe gets to the batter's box. "Hopefully Danny doesn't get striked out" the team says. "Strike 1" the ump calls."Strike 2" he calls. Our team roars with a scared feeling in our guts. If Danny gets out we will lose the game and be eliminated from the playoffs I think to myself. 1,2,3 balls the ump calls. Our whole team rises with fear.…

opportunity as a guy would have. She has made opportunities for herself and for many other young women around the world. Hammon´s accomplishments include: she ranks seventh in the WNBA history in points (5,809), fourth in assists (1,867), sixth in games (445), and spent the last eight years with the San Antonio Spurs. This is just one of the many stories of vigorous women going for something people thought could never happen. One lady by the name of Melissa Mayeux achieved the impossible.…

On a breezy chicago early May Day in my junior year baseball season I was faced with a challenge that changed the whole way that I take on life. I was the starting shortstops for the varsity team at my high school team. I had this swagger about me that I was the starter and no one could take that from me. So I didn't put in any effort because I thought that I didn't need to. Well my life got flipped upside down on this breezy Chicago day. It starts that morning I arrive at school at 7:15 for…

rival Washington Nationals.

To fill the hole that Murphy left at second base, the Mets turned to the trade market. New York traded pitcher Jon Niese to the Pittsburgh Pirates for second baseman Neil Walker. The Mets’ other notable addition came via free agency when they hauled in former Cleveland Indians and Nationals shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera.

Returning in the outfield with Cespedes is former New York Yankee Curtis Granderson, who hit 26 home runs last year, and rookie Michael Conforto, who…