What does the cryptic crossword clue "Baseball fielder and items he wears when running? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Baseball fielder". The wordplay uses a deletion. SHORTS (synonym="SHORTS") + TOP (synonym="TOP") = SHORTSTOP; definition: "Baseball fielder" The answer is SHORTSTOP.

Baseball fielder and items he wears when running? (9)

Times Cryptic #28611 | 10 Across | 2023-05-24 flower

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