What does SS mean in baseball?
SS is a shortstop in baseball. The infielder between second and third, who takes more chances than anyone else in the field.
What a shortstop looks like
72 shortstops are on MLB rosters right now, and the median one is 6' 0" and 190 lb.
- On rosters
- 72
- Median height
- 6' 0"
- Median weight
- 190 lb
- Median age
- 26
The most demanding defensive position other than catcher: a club builds its infield around who can play it, and moves everyone else around him.
Hits at the position, 2026
The median shortstop with a figure at all posted 53 hits. These five led the position.
- 1Otto LopezMIA191
- 2Kevin McGonigleDET168
- 3Elly De La CruzCIN158
- 4Bobby Witt Jr.KC157
- 5Trea TurnerPHI156