CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 03: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs defeated the Reds 5-3. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
The first week of the 2025 season has passed. Numerous players are off to a hot start. Below is a breakdown of the top ten shortstops heading into week 2.
1. Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays
Mar 29, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) hits a single against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
In 12 at-bats, Bichette is slashing .500/.571/.667.
2. Zach McKinstry, Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers infielder Zach McKinstry bats against Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a Grapefruit League game at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025.
McKinstry has one triple and five total bases through three games.
3. Willi Castro, Minnesota Twins
Mar 29, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Willi Castro (50) reacts after hitting a one run double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
In six at-bats, Castro has two doubles, two RBI, and four total bases.
4. 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)
In two games, De La Cruz is slashing .286/.375/.286.
5. Xavier Edwards, Miami Marlins
Mar 18, 2025; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (9) at bat against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Edwards has two RBI and four total bases in three games.
6. 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.
In three games, Perdomo has three RBI and one stolen base.
7. 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)
In two games, Volpe has two home runs, four RBI, and eight total bases.
8. 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
Wilson is slashing .273/.273/.273 in the team’s first three games.
9. Corey Seager, Texas Rangers
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 01: Corey Seager #5 of the Texas Rangers hits a single in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during Game Five of the World Series at Chase Field on November 01, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Seager has three hits in his first 12 at-bats.
10. Jeremy Pena, Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TEXAS – APRIL 01: Jeremy Pena #3 of the Houston Astros throws to first for an out in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park on April 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
In three games, Pena has one home run, one RBI, and five total bases.
