NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 26: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets reacts after scoring against the New York Yankees during the third inning at Citi Field on June 26, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
MLB has completed its first five weeks, with big storylines ready to take focus. We are approaching the time of the year when numerous players start to find their groove and top prospects start receiving their calls to the Major Leagues. Below is a breakdown of Week 6’s top 10 shortstops.
1. Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 17, 2023 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Reds 8-4. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
It was a matter of time before De La Cruz caught fire, and the shortstop is locked in, slashing .252/.325/.427 with five home runs, 22 RBI, and 10 stolen bases.
2. Trevor Story, Boston Red Sox
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Trevor Story #10 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after an at bat against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum on April 01, 2024 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Trevor Story cooled off last week but features a .291/.324/.456 slash line with five home runs, 15 RBI, and six stolen bases.
3. Francisco Lindor, New York Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 19: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets is congratulated by Brett Baty #22 after Lindor drove in the game winning run in the 10th inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Citi Field on May 19, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Players and coaches are wearing special hats, socks and protective gear in honor of Armed Services Day. The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 10-9 in 10 innings. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Last week’s monster production raised Lindor’s season totals to five home runs and 14 RBI.
4. Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – APRIL 20: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals hits an infield single during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Kauffman Stadium on April 20, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)
The Royals’ leader is starting to heat up, slashing .320/.390/.476 with two home runs, 10 RBI, and eight stolen bases.
5. Geraldo Perdomo, Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) lays down a sacrifice bunt against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
Perdomo’s early-season surge has taken a step back, but the Arizona shortstop is second among MLB shortstops with 19 RBI to go along with three home runs and four stolen bases.
6. Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 8: Anthony Volpe #11 of the New York Yankees in action against the Milwaukee Brewers during a game at Yankee Stadium on September 8, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The last two weeks have been a struggle for the young shortstop who’s reached four home runs and 15 RBI.
7. Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 01: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a two-run ground-rule double in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Dodger Stadium on May 01, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
Mookie Betts is working hard to lock in, but has four home runs and 11 RBI in the season.
8. CJ Abrams, Washington Nationals
WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 20: CJ Abrams #5 of the Washington Nationals rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park on April 20, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Abrams returned from a short IL stint, and his season totals reflect four home runs, nine RBI, and five stolen bases.
9. Jacob Wilson, Athletics
Mar 30, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) fields a ground ball single hit by Seattle Mariners right fielder Victor Robles (10, not pictured) during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Ryan Sun-Imagn Images
The rookie has taken MLB by storm, slashing .347/.354/.500 with three home runs, 14 RBI, and the league’s fourth-most hits (34).
10. Dansby Swanson, Chicago Cubs
MILWAUKEE, WI – SEPTEMBER 30: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs throws the ball in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on September 30, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)
Swanson is in a slump, but has totaled four home runs, 15 RBI, and four stolen bases early into the season.
