Sports Illustrated is ranking the top 10 MLB players at each position. So far, we’ve covered catchers, first basemen, second basemen and third basemen. Today, we're focusing on shortstops.
Shortstop is where the best athletes in baseball ply their trade. It’s rare for a team to succeed without a star manning the premium position on the infield. Players who play “the six” are expected to be elite defenders, while also being among their team’s best hitters and leading from the front. MLB has a load of excellent players currently at the position—some young, some older, and others just getting their start.
