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MLB: Top 10 Shortstops Right Now

May 5, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) hits a single against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

These are the top 10 SS in MLB entering the week:

1. 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)

On the season, De La Cruz has five home runs, 25 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.

2. 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 continues to produce with five home runs and leads MLB second basemen with 29 RBI.

3. 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)

Betts has five home runs and 21 RBI.

4. Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – SEPTEMBER 30: Bobby Witt Jr. #7 of the Kansas City Royals in action against the New York Yankees at Kauffman Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

The Royals’ All-Star is slashing .306/.379/.493 with four home runs, 17 RBI, and nine stolen bases.

5. Francisco Lindor, New York Mets

Francisco-Lindor-New-York-Mets
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)

Lindor is slashing .290/.357/.457 with six home runs and 19 RBI.

6. 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’s three-home run week gives him the MLB shortstop lead with seven home runs.

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)

Volpe has five home runs, 19 RBI, and four stolen bases.

8. Trevor Story, Boston Red Sox

Trevor Story #10 of the 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’s hot start has come to a halt, but he has five home runs, 16 RBI, and seven stolen bases.

9. 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 is slashing .284/.333/.523 with four home runs, 13 RBI, and six stolen bases.

10. 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 Athletics’ rookie is slashing .333/.358/.450 with three home runs and 17 RBI.