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)
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)
De La Cruz has 11 home runs, 40 RBI, and 17 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)
The Mets’ shortstop is slashing .278/.347/.480 with 12 home runs, 33 RBI, and 10 stolen bases.
3. 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 young superstar is slashing .288/.346/.487 with six home runs, 31 RBI, and leads MLB shortstops with 20 stolen bases.
4. 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)
A hot month has seen Swanson raise his total to 11 home runs, 30 RBI, and seven 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 leads MLB shortstops with 41 RBI while reaching six home runs.
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 rookie is slashing .347/.390/.500 with seven home runs, 31 RBI, and is second in MLB with 75 hits.
7. Mookie Betts, Los Angeles Dodgers
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
On the season, Betts has eight home runs and 31 RBI.
8. Zach Neto, Los Angeles Angels
May 4, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) hits an RBI double against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
In the past month, Neto has hit six home runs with 14 RBI.
9. 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
The Astros’ shortstop is slashing .300/.364/.447 with seven home runs, 27 RBI, and nine stolen bases.
10. 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)
The blossoming star continues to produce, slashing .273/.338/.494 with eight home runs, 19 RBI, and nine stolen bases.
