Baseball/Fantasy Sports
2026 Shortstop Position Overview: Key Players Include Witt, Lindor, and Perdomo
The upcoming draft for 2026 will feature a wealth of talented shortstops, ensuring considerable selection opportunities.
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Overview of the Shortstop Position for 2026
The 2026 draft is looking promising with a plethora of skilled shortstops to choose from, making them a hot commodity this season.
Bobby Witt
Top Rookies to Watch for 2026:
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Kevin McGonigle - Detroit Tigers
- Might take over at shortstop or second base; emerging as a strong prospect with a 2025 batting average of .305.
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Konnor Griffin - Pittsburgh Pirates
- Stellar performance with a .333 average and 65 stolen bases in 2025.
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Leodalis De Vries - Athletics
- Showed potential with a .281 bat average despite early inconsistency.
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Jesus Made - Brewers
- Needs to find his power stride; shown good contact skills in 2025.
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JJ Wetherholt - Cardinals
- Versatile player who can adapt to second or third base, excelling in his first professional season.
…and several other noteworthy names are in the mix, emphasizing the strength of the shortstop position heading into 2026.
