Never Underestimate the Shortstop
The shortstop may be required to do any number of important plays as they protect third base and keep runners from making it home. They must be ready to nail a runner who is trying to steal third, for example, and they must be prepared to be the relay man when a ball has been thrown out past the center fielders or left fielders. Shortstops like college athlete Aaron Breslow must have a quick reaction time, an ability to make split second decisions, sound judgment of the strength of their fellow players, and an accurate throwing arm.
In the case of a relay throw when the ball has gone into the outfield, the shortstop must be ready to receive the ball with their glove shoulder pointing toward the infield or the base that they are throwing to. Aaron Breslow or any other professional, collegiate, semi-pro or amateur shortstop must be able to catch the baseball, transfer it, and throw all it – all in one smooth motion. When they are able to make this quick and smooth transfer in a relay throw, they save time that may enable the team to get the base runner out, which is important during particularly during a close play when every second counts. And if they have really strong relay skills that the other team picks up on, the opposing players won’t be so quick to make aggressive plays for the bases.
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