The emphasis on size, however, has infiltrated even the most specialized positions. There still may be room in the game for a 5-9 middle infielder, but the guys who are recognized as the best shortstops in the game fit more in the Cal Ripken mode. Rangers star Alex Rodriguez is 6-3 and 210 pounds. Yankees star Derek Jeter is 6-3, 195. They seem to be able to do anything they want.
Shortstops are bigger.
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