What does the cryptic crossword clue "Baseball infielder's two items of clothing (9)" mean?

The definition is "Baseball infielder". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SHORTS (synonym="SHORTS") + TOP (synonym="two items of clothing") = SHORTSTOP; definition: "Baseball infielder's" The answer is SHORTSTOP.

Baseball infielder's two items of clothing (9)

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