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)
These are the MLB shortstop power rankings 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 12 home runs, 43 RBI, and 19 stolen bases.
2. Francisco Lindor, New York Mets
Jun 1, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) reacts to hitting a home run against the Colorado Rockies during the fifth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
The Mets’ shortstop is slashing .289/.360/.498 with 14 home runs, 38 RBI, and 13 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)
Kansas City’s superstar is slashing .289/.349/.482 with seven home runs, 35 RBI, and 21 stolen bases.
4. Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 30: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action against the Atlanta Braves d”uring a game at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
One of MLB’s hottest hitters the past month, Turner is slashing .301/.355/.445 with seven home runs, 30 RBI, and 17 stolen bases.
5. 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
Second in MLB with 91 hits, the rookie is slashing .370/.407/.524 with eight home runs and 37 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 has 11 home runs, 34 RBI, and seven stolen bases.
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 continues producing, reaching seven home runs, 43 RBI, and 11 stolen bases.
8. 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 Houston shortstop is slashing .320/.377/.486 with nine home runs, 32 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.
9. 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 32 RBI.
10. 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
Neto continues to be the Angels’ best hitter with 10 home runs, 25 RBI, and 10 stolen bases.
