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

  1. Bobby Witt Jr., Royals AL1
  2. Trea Turner, Phillies NL1
  3. Francisco Lindor, Mets NL2
  4. Gunnar Henderson, Orioles AL2
  5. Bo Bichette, Blue Jays AL3
  6. Corey Seager, Rangers AL4
  7. Elly DeLaCruz, Reds NL3
  8. CJ Abrams, Nationals NL4
  9. Nico Hoerner, Cubs NL5
  10. Matt McLain, Reds NL6
  11. Ha-seong Kim, Padres NL7
  12. Oneil Cruz, Pirates NL8
  13. Dansby Swanson, Cubs NL9
  14. Xander Bogaerts, Padres NL10
  15. Thairo Estrada, Giants NL11
  16. Anthony Volpe, Yankees AL5
  17. Willy Adames, Brewers NL12
  18. Trevor Story, Red Sox AL6
  19. Tommy Edman, Cardinals NL13
  20. Carlos Correa, Twins AL7
  21. Jackson Holliday, Orioles AL8
  22. J.P. Crawford, Mariners AL9
  23. Ezequiel Tovar, Rockies NL14
  24. Vaughn Grissom, Red Sox AL10
  25. Jeremy Peña, Astros AL11
  26. Orlando Arcia, Braves NL15
  27. Zach Neto, Angels AL12
  28. Javier Baez, Tigers AL13
  29. Brice Turang, Brewers NL16
  30. Jordan Lawlar, Diamondbacks NL17
  31. Tim Anderson, Marlins NL18
  32. Chris Taylor, Dodgers NL19
  33. Zach McKinstry, Tigers AL14
  34. Jose Caballero, Rays AL15
  35. Geraldo Perdomo, Diamondbacks NL20
  36. Masyn Winn, Cardinals NL21
  37. Amed Rosario, Rays AL16
  38. Liover Peguero, Pirates NL22
  39. Kyle Farmer, Twins AL17
  40. Jackson Merrill, Padres NL23

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