MLB shortstop power rankings entering week 6
The 2026 MLB season is through five weeks. Following suit with previous seasons, this is the common point in the schedule where players break out of early-season slumps. Of course, certain players are continuing their outstanding production.
This is what makes baseball the greatest sport in the world. Entering week six, here are the top 10 shortstop rankings. MORE: 3 MLB teams who could fire their managers and hire Alex Cora 1.
CJ Abrams, Washington Nationals Sep 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (5) celebrates after hitting a double against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Abrams is off to a blistering start to the season. He’s set the pace to reach 19 home runs and 30 stolen bases for a third consecutive season.
Entering the week, he leads MLB shortstops in on-base and slugging percentage. 2. Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds De La Cruz is on the verge of becoming a superstar.
He is again displaying his combination of size, power, and speed. He is the driving force behind Cincinnati’s success. 3.