There might not be any position more loaded than shortstop. It wouldn’t be crazy to apply the superstar label to any of the top eight names on this list, and even our honorable mentions are all coming off three-win seasons.

De La Cruz played a central role in keeping the team in the hunt, helping them clinch a postseason berth on the final day of the regular season. His defensive range at shortstop, paired with his offensive production, stabilized a young roster still finding its identity.

No one loves a good debate quite like baseball fans, and with that in mind, we asked each of our beat reporters to rank the top five players by position in the history of their franchise, based on their career while playing for that club.

Diamondbacks‘ shortstop Geraldo Perdomo has emerged as one of the best shortstops in baseball in 2025. He hit .290 with 20 home runs, 100 RBI, and 27 stolen bases. He finished fourth in the National League MVP race.

Below are the shortstop tiers for 2026, revealing a position that's as crowded at the top as ever. It's also the position where player values vary the most between formats, so you'll want to pay particularly close attention to the footnotes.

We are living in a time with amazing shortstops. Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, Francisco Lindor, and Trea Turner lead the pack with Zach Neto, among others, gaining ground.

Astros infielder Jeremy Pena will play for Team Dominican Republic in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

The Boston Red Sox have signed infielder Isaiah Kiner Falefa to a one year contract, according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live.

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