2024 shortstop rankings: Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. is flying high
Shortstop is arguably the most exciting position in fantasy baseball, with talent just oozing from top to bottom of the player pool and some intriguing youngsters looking to make their mark very soon.
It all starts in the American League, where the Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. made dramatic improvements in not only his overall numbers (.276, 30 HR, 49 SB) but his underlying metrics as well. The AL crop seems a bit top-heavy though, with the Gunnar Henderson, Bo Bichette and Corey Seager in the top tier − and a significant drop-off after that.
The National League features excellent depth at the position, with Trea Turner and Francisco Lindor leading the way. Things get really interesting after that. The Reds' Elly De La Cruz has off-the-charts power and speed, but can he make consistent contact? CJ Abrams, Nico Hoerner and Ha-Seong Kim all stole at least 38 bases a year ago.
2024 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings
- Bobby Witt Jr., Royals AL1
- Trea Turner, Phillies NL1
- Francisco Lindor, Mets NL2
- Gunnar Henderson, Orioles AL2
- Bo Bichette, Blue Jays AL3
- Corey Seager, Rangers AL4
- Elly DeLaCruz, Reds NL3
- CJ Abrams, Nationals NL4
- Nico Hoerner, Cubs NL5
- Matt McLain, Reds NL6
- Ha-seong Kim, Padres NL7
- Oneil Cruz, Pirates NL8
- Dansby Swanson, Cubs NL9
- Xander Bogaerts, Padres NL10
- Thairo Estrada, Giants NL11
- Anthony Volpe, Yankees AL5
- Willy Adames, Brewers NL12
- Trevor Story, Red Sox AL6
- Tommy Edman, Cardinals NL13
- Carlos Correa, Twins AL7
- Jackson Holliday, Orioles AL8
- J.P. Crawford, Mariners AL9
- Ezequiel Tovar, Rockies NL14
- Vaughn Grissom, Red Sox AL10
- Jeremy Peña, Astros AL11
- Orlando Arcia, Braves NL15
- Zach Neto, Angels AL12
- Javier Baez, Tigers AL13
- Brice Turang, Brewers NL16
- Jordan Lawlar, Diamondbacks NL17
- Tim Anderson, Marlins NL18
- Chris Taylor, Dodgers NL19
- Zach McKinstry, Tigers AL14
- Jose Caballero, Rays AL15
- Geraldo Perdomo, Diamondbacks NL20
- Masyn Winn, Cardinals NL21
- Amed Rosario, Rays AL16
- Liover Peguero, Pirates NL22
- Kyle Farmer, Twins AL17
- Jackson Merrill, Padres NL23
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