MLB: New Names Among the Top 7 Shortstops in the 2025 Baseball Season
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7. Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia’s offense is a force with Trea Turner sitting atop the batting order. He is one of three MLB shortstops with 130+ hits, 10+ home runs, and 25+ stolen bases.
1. Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is in the playoff hunt thanks to the strong play of Elly De La Cruz. He is the only MLB shortstop with 19 home runs, 75+ RBI, and 30+ stolen bases.
2. Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
Bobby Witt Jr. continues to blossom into the leader of the Kansas City Royals. He is one of two MLB shortstops with 17+ home runs, 70+ RBI, and 30 stolen bases.
3. Bo Bichette, Toronto Blue Jays
Bo Bichette continues to lead MLB shortstops in total hits. His continued strong play and breaking out of a year-long slump have positioned Toronto atop the AL East.
4. Geraldo Perdomo, Arizona Diamondbacks
Geraldo Perdomo’s breakout campaign has gone without notice. He still leads all MLB shortstops in RBI and leads Arizona in hits, doubles, and walks.
5. Francisco Lindor, New York Mets
Paired with Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor has kept New York in the NL playoff hunt the entire season. Lindor has led MLB shortstops in home runs for most of the season.
6. Trevor Story, Boston Red Sox
Injuries have plagued Trevor Story the past few seasons, but he’s shed the injury bug in 2025. He continues to lead Boston in RBI.
7. Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia’s offense is a force with Trea Turner sitting atop the batting order. He is one of three MLB shortstops with 130+ hits, 10+ home runs, and 25+ stolen bases.
1. Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati is in the playoff hunt thanks to the strong play of Elly De La Cruz. He is the only MLB shortstop with 19 home runs, 75+ RBI, and 30+ stolen bases.