Apr 5, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) hits a three run double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Week two is in the books. Many players are off to hot starts, while others are picking up the pace after a slow start. Below is a breakdown of the top 10 power rankings for shortstops heading into Week 3.
1. 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 entered Sunday with three home runs and four RBI over the past seven days.
2. 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)
Entering Sunday, Swanson is slashing .280/.357/.720 with two home runs and six RBI.
3. Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds
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)
Cincinnati needs their bats to wake up and De La Cruz entered Sunday with two home runs and seven RBI over the last seven days.
4. 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)
Story entered Sunday slashing .353/.353/.706 with two home runs and four RBI.
5. 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)
Entering Sunday, Volpe is slashing .320/.346/.680 with two home runs and eight RBI in his last 25 at-bats.
6. 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 pure hitter entered Sunday slashing .444/.444/.833 with two home runs and five RBI.
7. 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 is rewarding Arizona, after signing an extension, entering Sunday slashing .381/.417/.619 with one home run and eight RBI.
8. 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)
In his last 19 at-bats, Betts has one home run and two RBI.
9. 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)
Witt Jr. entered Sunday with one home run, three RBI, and two stolen bases over the last seven days.
10. Trey Sweeney, Detroit Tigers
Sweeney entered Sunday slashing .350/.381/.650 with one home run and four RBI over the past seven days.
