Best Fantasy Shortstops for 2025

The shortstop position is one of the most competitive in fantasy baseball, packed with power hitters, speed threats, and all-around producers. Whether you’re looking for a first-round stud or a late-round sleeper, finding the right shortstop can be the key to winning your league. Here are the 15 best fantasy shortstops heading into the 2025 season.

1. Bobby Witt Jr. (Kansas City Royals)
   • 2025 Projected Stats: .316 AVG, 32 HR, 102 RBI, 51 SB
   • Why He is Elite?: Witt has established himself as one of the best fantasy players in all of baseball. With a combination of power, speed, and improving plate discipline, he’s an elite first-round pick. His elite power-speed combo with top-tier production in multiple categories assures that he will go in the top 5 of all fantasy drafts.
2. Elly De La Cruz (Cincinnati Reds)
   • 2025 Projected Stats: .265 AVG, 28 HR, 84 RBI, 66 SB
   • Why He is Elite?: De La Cruz is one of the most exciting players in baseball, boasting incredible speed and power. His batting average is still a work in progress, but his upside is through the roof. His game-breaking speed and power makes him a fantasy superstar.
3. Gunnar Henderson (Baltimore Orioles)
   • 2025 Projected Stats: .282 AVG, 32 HR, 90 RBI, 18 SB
   • Why He is Elite?: Henderson has quickly become a fantasy star with his power and solid all-around hitting. Playing in a loaded Orioles lineup only boosts his value. 2024 was no fluke, Gunnar is here to stay.
4. Francisco Lindor (New York Mets)
   • 2025 Projected Stats: .272 AVG, 30 HR, 94 RBI, 31 SB
   • Why He is Elite?: Lindor remains a consistent fantasy contributor, providing power, speed, and RBI production from the shortstop position. His durability and reliability make him a safe pick with high upside. With balanced production in both power and speed, expect a 30-30 season for Lindor.
5. Trea Turner (Philadelphia Phillies)
   • 2025 Projected Stats: .303 AVG, 22 HR, 80 RBI, 22 SB
   • Why Draft Him?: Turner remains one of the most reliable fantasy players, providing high batting average, stolen bases, and solid power. Hitting in a strong Phillies lineup ensures plenty of runs and RBI opportunities. He is now comfortable with playing in Philadelphia, expect a excellent season from Turner.
6. Corey Seager (Texas Rangers)
   • 2025 Projected Stats: .306 AVG, 33 HR, 95 RBI, 1 SB
   • Why Draft Him?: Seager is one of the best pure hitters in baseball. While he doesn’t steal bases, his elite power, batting average, and run production make him a top-tier shortstop. If he manages to stay healthy for a full season, he can easily climb this list.
7. Oneil Cruz (Pittsburgh Pirates)
   • 2025 Projected Stats: .260 AVG, 28 HR, 80 RBI, 25 SB
   • Why Draft Him?: Cruz’s potential is sky-high thanks to his elite power and speed. Injuries have slowed him down, but if he stays healthy, he could be a game-changer. His power and speed gives him the ability to be a 30/30 threat.
8. Bo Bichette (Toronto Blue Jays)
   • 2025 Projected Stats: .294 AVG, 22 HR, 86 RBI, 8 SB
   • Why Draft him?: A true wild card this season. He can easily be in the top 3 of these rankings and can also be out of the top 20 barring injury. He is one of the better contact hitters in baseball when he is on the field. Add in his power and speed and he carries high upside. Expect a high batting average with solid all-around numbers.
9. Willy Adames (San Francisco Giants)
   • 2025 Projected Stats: .245 AVG, 24 HR, 92 RBI, 16 SB
   • Why Draft Him?: Adames has excelled in power production the last few seasons in Milwaukee. However, he now moves to a pitcher friendly park in San Francisco. Expect a slight decline in power numbers, but still a top 10 production at the shortstop position.
10. CJ Abrams (Washington Nationals)
    • 2025 Projected Stats: .255 AVG, 18 HR, 68 RBI, 32 SB
    • Why Draft Him?: It was a tale of two seasons for Abrams last year. There is no doubt that potential is there. What he does off the field is another story. Abrams flashes both speed and improved power, and when he is playing, he can be electrifying. If he puts it all together, he is a legitimate 30/30 threat.
11. Jeremy Pena (Houston Astros)
    • 2025 Projected Stats: .266 AVG, 16 HR, 70 RBI, 16 SB
    • Why Draft Him?: Since taking over for Carlos Correa in 2022, Pena has been nothing but consistent. He has the potential to be a 20/20 in 2025, and expect decent numbers in the batting average and RBI numbers as well.
12. Dansby Swanson (Chicago Cubs)
    • 2025 Projected Stats: .256 AVG, 22 HR, 78 RBI, 12 SB
    • Why Draft Him?: Swanson offers strong power and RBI production from the shortstop position. While his batting average isn’t elite, his contributions in home runs and RBIs make him a valuable fantasy option.
13. Anthony Volpe (New York Yankees)
    • 2025 Projected Stats: .245 AVG, 16 HR, 62 RBI, 30 SB
    • Why Draft Him?: Volpe’s combination of power and speed is what makes him a valuable mid to late round pick in fantasy drafts. He will never show elite contact with the bat, but he is capable of putting 20/20 seasons together consistently.
14. Carlos Correa (Minnesota Twins)
    • 2025 Projected Stats: .280 AVG, 16 HR, 70 RBI, 0 SB
    • Why Draft Him?: While the days of stealing bases for Correa are probably over, he is still consistent with his bat and provides decent power numbers to be taken as a flyer as a mid to late level pick.

The shortstop position remains one of the deepest in fantasy baseball. Whether you’re targeting an elite star like Bobby Witt Jr. or a sleeper like Anthony Volpe, there’s a wide range of options to fit your team’s needs. Prioritize players who can contribute in multiple categories, and make sure to grab one before the talent pool thins out.