MLB shortstop power rankings entering week 8

4. Otto Lopez, Miami Marlins

Lopez is having a fantastic start to the season. Entering the week, he leads MLB shortstops in hits. He’s been a key contributor in Miami’s offense.

5. Colson Montgomery, Chicago White Sox

In his second season, Montgomery has shown why he was Chicago’s top prospect. Entering the week, he’s tied for the home run lead among MLB shortstops. He’s been a key contributor to Chicago’s early-season success.

6. Xander Bogaerts, San Diego Padres

The veteran is off to his best start in recent years. He’s hitting for power and driving in runs. If he can continue producing, he can have one of the best seasons of his career.

7. Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles

Henderson has struggled to consistently get on base, but he’s provided healthy power numbers. Baltimore is struggling in the AL East and needs Henderson to find more consistency. By the end of the season, Henderson will be a top-five MLB shortstop.

8. Zach Neto, Los Angeles Angels

Neto continues to put his power on display. His on-base percentage is lower than he wants, but it will improve throughout the season. The Angels hit the nail on the head when they drafted Zach Neto.

9. Jacob Wilson, Athletics

Wilson is a hitting machine. He doesn’t possess insane power, but his bat-to-ball skills are some of the best in MLB. The Athletics need their shortstop to stay healthy if they want to compete for the AL West. He is battling an injury at the moment.

10. Jose Caballero, New York Yankees

Caballero has run away with the starting shortstop job in New York. Early in his career, he was a platoon player who stole bases at a high rate. This season, he can set career highs across the board. He unfortunately hit the IL this week.

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