Shortstop Stars in Pre-Season Showdown!
The 2026 MLB regular season begins on March 25th. Last season had many storylines, with tenured and rookie players having electric seasons. Baseball is the greatest sport in the world, and the upcoming season won’t disappoint.
With a week and…
The 2026 MLB regular season begins on March 25 th . Last season had many storylines, with tenured and rookie players having electric seasons. Baseball is the greatest sport in the world, and the upcoming season won’t disappoint.
With a week and a half before the 2026 MLB season begins, here are the top five shortstop rankings. MORE: Top 5 catchers in MLB heading into the season 5. Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles Sep 28, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (2) throws out New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (not pictured) at first base after fielding a ground ball during the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium.
Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images After reaching 37 home runs and 92 RBI in his breakout 2024 campaign, Henderson’s production slipped last season. His regression was correlated to Baltimore’s team taking a step back after reaching the playoffs the prior season. The Orioles brought in new faces, including All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso, and Gunnar Henderson can rebound following last season’s decline in production.