{"id":651665,"date":"2026-05-06T14:08:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/651665\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T14:08:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:08:13","slug":"mlb-shortstop-power-rankings-entering-week-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/651665\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB shortstop power rankings entering week 7"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 MLB<\/a> season is through six weeks. This is the time when players break out of early-season slumps. Certain players are continuing their outstanding production. This is what sets baseball apart from every other sport. Entering week seven, here are the top 10 shortstop rankings in MLB.<\/p>\n

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De La Cruz is on the verge of becoming a superstar. He is again displaying his combination of size, power, and speed. He is the driving force behind Cincinnati\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

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Abrams is off to a blistering start to the season. He\u2019s set the pace to reach 19 home runs and 30 stolen bases for a third consecutive season. Entering the week, he leads MLB shortstops in slugging percentage.<\/p>\n

Chicago\u2019s future looks bright with Colson Montgomery<\/a> as the centerpiece of the franchise. Last season, he showed his potential during his call-up at the end of the year. He hasn\u2019t skipped a beat in 2026.<\/p>\n

The rookie is off to a fantastic start. He hasn\u2019t tapped into his potential, but he continues to excel in contact. Entering the week, McGonigle is in the top five, among MLB shortstops, in hits.<\/p>\n

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Witt Jr. has started the season with the longest home run drought of his career. However, he\u2019s hitting the ball with authority, posting a high OBP, and stealing bases. By season\u2019s end, Bobby Witt Jr. will be the number one MLB shortstop.<\/p>\n

Henderson is selling out for power. His start to the season has him among the league\u2019s shortstop leaders in home runs, causing his average and OBP to take a hit. As the season progresses, Henderson\u2019s slash line will improve.<\/p>\n

Lopez\u2019s start has aided in the Marlins being near the top of the NL East. He\u2019s making great contact and reaching base at a high rate. Continued production could lead to an NL All-Star appearance.<\/p>\n

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The veteran has given Houston the leeway to miss its starting shortstop. He\u2019s been making great contact. When Jeremy Pena<\/a> returns, Correa will shift back to third base.<\/p>\n

The veteran is locked in for the NL West-leading Rangers. Seager has done early damage via the long ball. Health is the only thing preventing Seager from finishing the season as a top ten shortstop.<\/p>\n

The veteran is streaky, and Swanson is locked in. He\u2019s helped the Cubs to the top of the NL Central. He\u2019s streaky, but he\u2019s on a hot stretch.<\/p>\n

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