2018 Positional Top 10: Shortstop
Matt Linder The current crop of shortstops might be the most exciting position in baseball. The time of glove-only shortstops is over; these guys are impact players on both sides of the ball. Nobody on this list is over 30 years old, and the top four players have already established themselves as perennial MVP candidates. Enjoy! Bob Levey - Getty Images 1. Carlos Correa In a loaded position, the defending World Series champion has earned the slight edge. Despite only playing 109 games in 2017, Correa still finished second among shortstops in WAR (6.3). Last season, he hit .315/.391/.550 with 24 home runs. The combination of power and plate discipline is a nightmare for opposing pitchers. Correa pairs this explosive offensive production with very solid defense. At only 23 years old, Correa is already a bonafide superstar. Jason Miller - Getty Images 2. Francisco Lindor The Indians’ shortstop ho...