Shortstop is probably the best player on the field, and will play a role in all double plays, double steals, regular steals, and most cutoffs. The shortstop must always know what each infielder or outfielder will do with the ball befot the pitch being made and must be in position to complete plays.On base hits from the center field to the left field line, the shortstop will be the cutoff. on hits to the fight side the second baseman will be the cut off and short will take the bag