Second base is typically defended by the second baseman and the shortstop. In high school, Murray was a shortstop and a second baseman. He began as an outfielder before moving to shortstop. Combs hit an infield single past shortstop Thevenow. Barrett spent three years playing in Minor League Baseball as a shortstop and catcher. He played as a shortstop and pitcher for the school's baseball team. He finished his career with a .982 fielding percentage playing at shortstop and second base. Fielding Bible Award, as the best fielding shortstop in MLB. However, Mantle struggled defensively at shortstop. Moore lettered twice in baseball playing shortstop and third base. He played halfback in football, guard in basketball, and mostly shortstop in baseball. It was the highest batting average recorded by a shortstop in the 20th century. Jeter was elected to his ninth All-Star game as the starting shortstop. Aparicio never played any defensive position other than shortstop. She then briefly dated American professional baseball shortstop Derek Jeter.