List of Major League Baseball career putouts as a shortstop leaders
August 24, 2023
In baseball statistics, a putout (denoted by PO or fly out when appropriate) is given to a defensive player who records an out by tagging a runner with the ball when he is not touching a base, catching a batted or thrown ball and tagging a base to put out a batter or runner (a force out), catching a thrown ball and tagging a base to record an out on an appeal play, catching a third strike (a strikeout), catching a batted ball on the fly (a flyout), or being positioned closest to a runner called out for interference. Shortstop, abbreviated SS, is a baseball or softball fielding position in the infield, commonly stationed between second and third base, which is considered to be among the most demanding defensive positions. The position is mostly filled by defensive specialists, so shortstops are generally relatively poor batters who typically hit lower in the batting order. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the shortstop is assigned the number 6.
Rabbit Maranville, the all-time leader in putouts by a shortstop
Putouts are most commonly recorded by shortstops by stepping on second base after receiving a throw from the first baseman, second baseman, or pitcher to force out a runner on a ground out, often beginning a double play; a shortstop generally benefits in this respect from playing alongside an excellent second baseman with great range and quickness. Other ways in which shortstops often record a putout include catching a pop-up or line drive, fielding a ground ball close enough to second base that they can step on the bag for a force out before the runner advances from first base, tagging a runner after a throw from the catcher or pitcher on a stolen base attempt or a pickoff play, receiving a throw from an outfielder to tag out a runner trying to stretch a single into a double, receiving a throw to retire a runner who fails to tag up on a fly ball out, receiving a throw to force out a runner on a bunt (possibly a sacrifice hit attempt), and tagging a runner stranded between bases in a rundown play. Sometimes a shortstop will record a putout while covering third base if the third baseman is charging toward the plate on an expected bunt. Occasionally, a shortstop can record two putouts on a single play; with a runner taking a lead off second base and less than two out, the shortstop can catch a line drive near the base, then step on the bag before the runner can return, completing a double play; alternately, if a runner on first base breaks for second base when the ball is hit, the shortstop can catch a line drive and tag the runner before they can stop and return to first. On eight occasions in major league history, a shortstop has recorded three putouts on a single play for an unassisted triple play, always by catching a line drive, then stepping on second base and tagging the runner advancing from first base.
As strikeout totals have risen in baseball, the frequency of other defensive outs including ground outs has declined; as a result, putout totals for second basemen have likewise declined. The top five career leaders all began their careers prior to 1916, and only four of the top 16 were active after 1950, and only two of them after 1973. Through 2022, only six of the top 40 single-season totals have been recorded since 1922, and none of the top 85 since 1949; none of the top 181 have been recorded since 1964, and only three of the top 485 have been recorded since 1992. Rabbit Maranville is the all-time leader in career putouts as a shortstop with 5,139;[1][2][3] he is the only shortstop to record more than 5,000 career putouts.
Elvis Andrus, the active leader in putouts by a shortstop and 51st all-time.Bill Dahlen held the major league record for 22 years.Luis Aparicio holds the American League record.Luke Appling held the American League record for 25 years.Donie Bush held the American League record for 30 years; his 425 putouts in 1914 are the most by any shortstop since 1900.Cal Ripken Jr. led the American League in putouts a record six times.
Includes 335 in American Association; held major league record, 1898–1905; held National League record, 1899–1905; held single-season record, 1889–1890, 1891-1895
Includes 51 in Negro National League (second) (incomplete)
Notes
^A player is considered inactive if he has announced his retirement or not played for a full season.
References
^"Rabbit Maranville Career Stats". Baseball Reference. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
^Leyden, Dick. "Rabbit Maranville Bio". Society For American Baseball Research. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
^"Rabbit Maranville Hall of Fame Profile". National Baseball Hall of Fame. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
External links
"Career Leaders & Records for Putouts as SS". Baseball-Reference.com.
August 24, 2023
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In baseball statistics a putout denoted by PO or fly out when appropriate is given to a defensive player who records an out by tagging a runner with the ball when he is not touching a base catching a batted or thrown ball and tagging a base to put out a batter or runner a force out catching a thrown ball and tagging a base to record an out on an appeal play catching a third strike a strikeout catching a batted ball on the fly a flyout or being positioned closest to a runner called out for interference Shortstop abbreviated SS is a baseball or softball fielding position in the infield commonly stationed between second and third base which is considered to be among the most demanding defensive positions The position is mostly filled by defensive specialists so shortstops are generally relatively poor batters who typically hit lower in the batting order In the numbering system used to record defensive plays the shortstop is assigned the number 6 Rabbit Maranville the all time leader in putouts by a shortstopPutouts are most commonly recorded by shortstops by stepping on second base after receiving a throw from the first baseman second baseman or pitcher to force out a runner on a ground out often beginning a double play a shortstop generally benefits in this respect from playing alongside an excellent second baseman with great range and quickness Other ways in which shortstops often record a putout include catching a pop up or line drive fielding a ground ball close enough to second base that they can step on the bag for a force out before the runner advances from first base tagging a runner after a throw from the catcher or pitcher on a stolen base attempt or a pickoff play receiving a throw from an outfielder to tag out a runner trying to stretch a single into a double receiving a throw to retire a runner who fails to tag up on a fly ball out receiving a throw to force out a runner on a bunt possibly a sacrifice hit attempt and tagging a runner stranded between bases in a rundown play Sometimes a shortstop will record a putout while covering third base if the third baseman is charging toward the plate on an expected bunt Occasionally a shortstop can record two putouts on a single play with a runner taking a lead off second base and less than two out the shortstop can catch a line drive near the base then step on the bag before the runner can return completing a double play alternately if a runner on first base breaks for second base when the ball is hit the shortstop can catch a line drive and tag the runner before they can stop and return to first On eight occasions in major league history a shortstop has recorded three putouts on a single play for an unassisted triple play always by catching a line drive then stepping on second base and tagging the runner advancing from first base As strikeout totals have risen in baseball the frequency of other defensive outs including ground outs has declined as a result putout totals for second basemen have likewise declined The top five career leaders all began their careers prior to 1916 and only four of the top 16 were active after 1950 and only two of them after 1973 Through 2022 only six of the top 40 single season totals have been recorded since 1922 and none of the top 85 since 1949 none of the top 181 have been recorded since 1964 and only three of the top 485 have been recorded since 1992 Rabbit Maranville is the all time leader in career putouts as a shortstop with 5 139 1 2 3 he is the only shortstop to record more than 5 000 career putouts Contents 1 Key 2 List 3 Other Hall of Famers 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksKey EditRank Rank amongst leaders in career putouts A blank field indicates a tie Player 2023 POs Number of recorded putouts during the 2023 Major League Baseball seasonMLB Total career putouts as a shortstop in Major League Baseball Denotes elected to National Baseball Hall of FameBold Denotes active player a List Edit Elvis Andrus the active leader in putouts by a shortstop and 51st all time Bill Dahlen held the major league record for 22 years Luis Aparicio holds the American League record Luke Appling held the American League record for 25 years Donie Bush held the American League record for 30 years his 425 putouts in 1914 are the most by any shortstop since 1900 Cal Ripken Jr led the American League in putouts a record six times Stats updated as of August 22 2023 Rank Player 2023 POs Putouts as a shortstop Other leagues notesMLB American League National League1 Rabbit Maranville 5 139 0 5 1392 Bill Dahlen 4 856 0 4 856 Held major league record 1908 1930 held National League record 1905 19303 Dave Bancroft 4 623 0 4 6234 Honus Wagner 4 576 0 4 5765 Tommy Corcoran 4 556 0 4 043 Includes 300 in American Association 213 in Players League held major league record 1905 19086 Luis Aparicio 4 548 4 548 07 Luke Appling 4 398 4 398 0 Held American League record 1948 19738 Ozzie Smith 4 249 0 4 2499 Herman Long 4 229 142 3 752 Includes 335 in American Association held major league record 1898 1905 held National League record 1899 1905 held single season record 1889 1890 1891 189510 Bobby Wallace 4 142 3 227 915 Held American League record 1908 191811 Omar Vizquel 4 102 3 357 74512 Pee Wee Reese 4 040 0 4 04013 Donie Bush 4 038 4 038 0 Held American League record 1918 1948 holds the single season record of 425 set in 1914 tie 14 Monte Cross 3 980 1 588 2 392 Held American League single season record 1902 190515 Roger Peckinpaugh 3 919 3 919 016 Dick Bartell 3 872 307 3 56517 Derek Jeter 3 820 3 820 018 Joe Tinker 3 768 0 3 481 Includes 287 in Federal League19 Roy McMillan 3 705 0 3 70520 Joe Cronin 3 696 3 693 321 Dave Concepcion 3 670 0 3 67022 Cal Ripken Jr 3 651 3 651 023 Bert Campaneris 3 608 3 608 024 George McBride 3 585 3 235 35025 Mickey Doolin 3 578 0 2 924 Includes 654 in Federal League26 Dick Groat 3 505 0 3 50527 Garry Templeton 3 393 0 3 39328 Alan Trammell 3 391 3 391 029 Everett Scott 3 351 3 343 830 Larry Bowa 3 314 0 3 31431 George Davis 3 239 1 503 1 73632 Phil Rizzuto 3 219 3 219 033 Leo Cardenas 3 218 1 198 2 02034 Alfredo Griffin 3 207 2 447 76035 Don Kessinger 3 151 260 2 89136 Barry Larkin 3 150 0 3 15037 Billy Jurges 3 133 0 3 13338 Lou Boudreau 3 132 3 132 039 Leo Durocher 3 097 243 2 85440 Royce Clayton 3 095 992 2 10341 Frankie Crosetti 3 061 3 061 042 Chris Speier 3 057 14 3 04343 Mark Belanger 3 005 2 985 2044 Arky Vaughan 2 995 0 2 99545 Marty Marion 2 986 105 2 88146 Jimmy Rollins 2 982 47 2 93547 Eddie Miller 2 976 0 2 97648 Edgar Renteria 2 963 424 2 53949 Wally Gerber 2 960 2 873 8750 Ed Brinkman 2 924 2 884 4051 Elvis Andrus 58 2 920 2 920 052 Ozzie Guillen 2 911 2 764 14753 Miguel Tejada 2 891 2 378 51354 Travis Jackson 2 878 0 2 87855 Art Fletcher 2 836 0 2 83656 Orlando Cabrera 2 823 1 301 1 522Jack Glasscock 2 823 0 2 778 Includes 45 in Union Association held major league record 1886 1898 held National League record 1885 1899 held NL single season record 1889 189058 Ed McKean 2 822 0 2 507 Includes 315 in American Association59 Germany Smith 2 816 0 1 979 Includes 797 in American Association 40 in Union Association60 Eddie Joost 2 755 2 039 71661 Tony Fernandez 2 708 2 132 57662 Freddie Patek 2 690 2 261 42963 Tim Foli 2 687 387 2 30064 Alvin Dark 2 672 0 2 67265 Johnny Logan 2 612 0 2 61266 Mike Bordick 2 606 2 535 7167 Joe Sewell 2 591 2 591 068 Robin Yount 2 588 2 588 069 Bones Ely 2 585 323 2 181 Includes 81 in American Association70 Greg Gagne 2 559 2 201 35871 Maury Wills 2 550 0 2 55072 Bill Russell 2 536 0 2 53673 Doc Lavan 2 451 1 300 1 15174 Jim Fregosi 2 397 2 364 3375 Ivy Olson 2 389 469 1 92076 Bud Harrelson 2 387 118 2 26977 Vern Stephens 2 385 2 385 078 Hughie Jennings 2 384 1 2 202 Includes 181 in American Association holds the single season record of 425 set in 1895 tie 79 Rafael Furcal 2 373 0 2 373Lyn Lary 2 373 2 303 7081 Billy Rogell 2 362 2 355 782 Jay Bell 2 309 397 1 91283 Shawon Dunston 2 287 13 2 27484 Al Bridwell 2 267 0 2 050 Includes 217 in Federal League85 Alex Gonzalez 2 259 325 1 93486 Freddy Parent 2 253 2 253 0 Held American League record 1905 190787 Ray Chapman 2 204 2 204 088 Kid Elberfeld 2 184 2 105 79 Held American League record 1901 1905 1907 1908 held AL single season record 1901 190289 Rafael Ramirez 2 159 0 2 15990 Glenn Wright 2 156 0 2 15691 Rick Burleson 2 151 2 151 092 Dick Schofield 2 140 1 932 20893 Chico Carrasquel 2 131 2 131 0Brandon Crawford 89 2 131 0 2 13195 Zoilo Versalles 2 126 1 890 23696 Bucky Dent 2 116 2 116 097 Jhonny Peralta 2 097 1 738 35998 Alcides Escobar 0 2 095 1 717 37899 Jose Reyes 2 092 339 1 753100 J J Hardy 2 089 1 389 700Other Hall of Famers EditPlayer Assists as shortstop Other leagues notesMLB American League National LeagueJohn Montgomery Ward 1 522 0 1 219 Includes 303 in Players League held single season record 1887 1889 held NL single season record 1885 1889Willie Wells 1 161 0 0 Includes 549 in Negro National League first 513 in Negro National League second 89 in East West League 10 in Negro American League incomplete George Wright 714 0 314 Includes 400 in National Association held major league record 1872 1882Rogers Hornsby 691 0 691John Henry Lloyd 340 0 0 Includes 256 in Negro National League first 84 in Eastern Colored League incomplete John McGraw 334 0 302 Includes 32 in American AssociationMartin Dihigo 188 0 0 Includes 99 in Eastern Colored League 85 in American Negro League 4 in Negro National League second incomplete Ed Delahanty 187 0 44 Includes 143 in the Players LeagueTony Lazzeri 136 103 33King Kelly 128 0 81 Includes 43 in the Players League 4 in American AssociationJackie Robinson 61 0 2 Includes 59 in Negro American League incomplete Ray Dandridge 51 0 0 Includes 51 in Negro National League second incomplete Notes Edit A player is considered inactive if he has announced his retirement or not played for a full season References Edit Rabbit Maranville Career Stats Baseball Reference Retrieved July 28 2021 Leyden Dick Rabbit Maranville Bio Society For American Baseball Research Retrieved July 28 2021 Rabbit Maranville Hall of Fame Profile National Baseball Hall of Fame Retrieved August 1 2021 External links Edit Career Leaders amp Records for Putouts as SS Baseball Reference com Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title List of Major League Baseball career putouts as a shortstop leaders amp oldid 1171914494, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
