Top 10 Shortstops 2026: Projected Points and IPO Prices

Quick takeaway: Bobby Witt Jr., Geraldo Perdomo, and Francisco Lindor lead the top 10 shortstops by projected points for 2026. On AthX, projected points (PP) are each player's IPO price (the price at which their shares first become available). Use this list to size up the position and plan your AthX portfolio. Browse shortstops on AthX

How This Ranking Works

The table below ranks the top 10 shortstops by projected fantasy points for the 2026 season. On AthX, that projected-points number is the player's IPO price when they go to market. After IPO, prices move with dynamic pricing: performance, playing time, and market activity all move the needle.

Top 10 Shortstops for 2026 (Projected Points = IPO Price)

Player spotlights

1. Bobby Witt Jr. (500 PP)

Witt is the clear No. 1 shortstop in 2026: five-category production, elite defense, and a track record of 30+ homers and 30+ steals with a high average. His 500 PP IPO leads the SS board on AthX by a wide margin. For shareholders he's your highest-floor, highest-ceiling option at the position—the kind of player you build a portfolio around. The only question is whether you want to pay up for the top of the tier. He's the face of the Royals and one of the most valuable assets in fantasy and on AthX.

2. Geraldo Perdomo (478 PP)

Perdomo broke out in 2025 as the Diamondbacks' everyday shortstop with a strong bat to go with his plus glove. His 478 PP IPO reflects that he's climbed into the upper tier at the position—contact, on-base, and run production from a premium spot. For AthX he's a high-floor SS with room to outperform if he sustains the gains. He's not the biggest name on the list, but the production and role make him a serious value at this IPO.

3. Francisco Lindor (467 PP)

Lindor's the face of the Mets: switch-hitting power, speed, and Gold Glove defense. He's a bankable star with a long track record of 20+ homers and double-digit steals, and his 467 PP IPO puts him right behind the top two. For AthX he's a reliable SS with name recognition and a high floor. You know what you're getting—steady at-bats, runs, RBI, and the occasional burst. The kind of pick that anchors a portfolio without the volatility of a pure ceiling play.

4. Mookie Betts (442 PP)

Betts moved to shortstop full-time for the Dodgers and remains one of the best hitters in the game—elite approach, power, and run production. After a down 2025 (injury and illness), projections point to a rebound: roughly 24 HR, 95 RBI, and a .275 average. His 442 PP IPO reflects that upside. For AthX he's a premium SS with bounce-back potential; if he stays healthy, his share price can move as the market prices in a return to form. A strong IPO for a former MVP who's now locked in at a premium position.

5. Jeremy Pena (392 PP)

Pena's the Astros' everyday shortstop: contact, pop, and a reliable glove in the middle of a contender's infield. He doesn't have the flash of Witt or the name of Lindor, but he produces—steady at-bats, runs, and RBI from a premium position. At 392 PP you're buying a solid mid-tier SS with a high floor. For AthX he's the kind of pick that rounds out a portfolio without the boom-bust of a pure ceiling play. You know what you're getting: consistency and role.

6. Trea Turner (379 PP)

Turner's the Phillies' leadoff man and a veteran speed-and-average catalyst. He's had ups and downs with health and performance, but when he's right he's one of the best table-setters in the game—steals, runs, and a high average. His 379 PP IPO puts him in the "established star" tier. For AthX he's a reliable SS with upside when the Phillies are rolling. You're buying the ceiling that he can stay on the field and produce at the top of a strong lineup.

7. Gunnar Henderson (375 PP)

Henderson's a young star for the Orioles: left-handed power, speed, and a premium defensive profile at short. He's already shown 30+ homer upside and can chip in steals and runs. His 375 PP IPO reflects that he's one of the most exciting young SS in the game. For AthX he's a growth play—room to outperform if he takes another step and stays healthy. The kind of SS that can deliver strong returns and price appreciation as his narrative builds.

8. Elly De La Cruz (353 PP)

De La Cruz has some of the best raw tools in baseball—elite speed, arm, and power potential. He's also had stretches of inconsistency and strikeouts, so his 353 PP IPO reflects that variance. For AthX he's a ceiling play: when he puts it together, he can win weeks with homers and steals; when he doesn't, the share price can swing. If you're okay with the risk, he's the kind of SS that can pop. Just know you're buying the upside, not the floor.

9. Bo Bichette (346 PP)

Bichette signed with the New York Mets in January 2026 and is expected to play third base in 2026 after spending his career at shortstop. He'll likely remain eligible at shortstop on AthX and in most fantasy formats based on his previous seasons at the position, so his 346 PP IPO still places him in the shortstop rankings. He brings contact, run production, and a proven bat—.311/.357/.483 with 18 HR and 94 RBI in 2025. For AthX he's a liquid asset: name recognition, a new lineup context, and dual-position flexibility. You're buying a high-floor bat who could see price movement as traders assess his fit in New York.

10. CJ Abrams (329 PP)

Abrams is the Nationals' everyday shortstop and leadoff man: speed, pop, and a clear path to runs and steals. He's young, under team control, and has already shown he can produce at the top of the order. His 329 PP IPO is the most affordable of the top 10, with room for price appreciation if he builds on his 2025 gains. For AthX he's a growth SS—higher variance than the veterans above him, but the kind of upside that could pay off nicely. If you're okay with a little more risk at the bottom of the list, he's the guy to watch.

What It Means for AthX

On AthX, each player's projected points are their IPO price. When a shortstop goes to market, that's the starting share price; from there, dynamic pricing adjusts for performance, playing time, and trading activity. Higher PP means a higher IPO: Witt at 500 leads the board, while Abrams at 329 offers a lower entry point with upside. Use this list to compare SS options, plan diversification, and target dividends from players you expect to meet or beat their projection. Browse the marketplace to see shortstops and all MLB player values on AthX. *Projected points and IPO pricing per AthX. Fact-checked March 6, 2026.*