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
The 2025 season is heating up, with many players stating their case on their respective league’s All-Star rosters. Below is a breakdown of Week 9’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)
De La Cruz is making his push to be the NL All-Star’s starting shortstop, slashing .251/.324/.415 with eight home runs, 31 RBI, and 15 stolen bases.
2. 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/.356/.481 with nine home runs, 28 RBI, and six stolen bases.
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 continues to produce in the Dodgers’ lineup with six home runs, 28 RBI, five stolen bases, and 37 runs scored.
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)
Witt Jr. is on track to be the AL All-Star starting shortstop, slashing .309/.379/.519 with five home runs, 25 RBI, and 16 stolen bases.
5. 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 2024 rebound is underway as he’s reached 10 home runs, 26 RBI, and six stolen bases.
6. 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 on pace for a career-year, slashing .301/.360/.522 with six home runs, 16 RBI, and nine stolen bases.
7. 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 slashed .333/.366/.471 with five home runs and 26 RBI. His 58 hits are tied for second in MLB.
8. 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 slashing .299/.402/.471 with five home runs and MLB shortstop-leading 34 RBI.
9. Anthony Volpe, New York Yankees
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
The Yankees’ shortstop has six home runs, 25 RBI, and seven stolen bases.
10. Jeremy Pena, Houston Astros
Apr 22, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (3) runs to first base on a single during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Pena is slashing .301/.356/.451 with six home runs, 23 RBI, and six stolen bases.
