Shortstop is a defensive position in baseball, typically played by the player between second and third base. The term 'shortstop' was coined by John Montgomery Ward in the late 19th century. The most famous shortstop of all time is Cal Ripken Jr., who played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1981 to 2001. He is often referred to as 'The Iron Man' due to his record-breaking streak of 2, 632 consecutive games played. Another popular item associated with shortstops is the teeshirt, which is a type of shirt with short sleeves and no collar.