Best defensive shortstops

Ranked on: Fielding 34% · Reaction 26% · Arm accuracy 22% · Arm strength 18%. Ranked among cards rated 90 overall and above — below that the order is simply the overall rating again.

1. 1Biz Mackeyalso CThe Negro Leagues · Arm accuracy 99% · Reaction 99%99125,000top 1%
2. 2Cal Ripken Jr.Cornerstone · Arm accuracy 99% · Reaction 99%99top 2%
3. 3Ceddanne Rafaelaalso CF2025 Finest · Arm accuracy 99% · Reaction 99%99top 3%
4. 4Judy Johnsonalso 3BThe Negro Leagues · Reaction 99% · Fielding 98%9920,000top 4%
5. 5Carson WilliamsTopps Now · Arm accuracy 97% · Reaction 95%9729,911top 5%
6. 6Oneil Cruzalso CFCaptain · Arm accuracy 99% · Arm strength 98%99top 6%
7. 7Bobby Witt Jr.2025 Finest · Reaction 99% · Fielding 98%99top 7%
8. 8Alan TrammellAwards · Arm accuracy 97% · Fielding 96%99170,000top 7%
9. 9Elly De La CruzMilestone · Arm strength 98% · Reaction 97%99top 8%
10. 10Konnor GriffinNeon · Arm strength 98% · Reaction 94%99top 9%
11. 11Billy Carlson2025 Draft · Fielding 95% · Reaction 94%9764,442top 10%
12. 12Carlos Correaalso 3BNew Threads · Reaction 94% · Fielding 93%99top 11%
13. 13Andrés Giménez2025 Postseason · Reaction 99% · Fielding 98%99top 12%
14. 14Fernando Tatis Jr.Awards · Arm strength 96% · Fielding 95%9924,500top 13%
15. 15Maikel Garciaalso 3B2025 Finest · Fielding 98% · Arm accuracy 97%99top 14%
16. 16Ezequiel TovarColor Storm · Fielding 98% · Reaction 97%91top 14%
17. 17Miguel Rojasalso 2B2025 Postseason · Reaction 99% · Fielding 98%99top 15%
18. 18Jared TrioloSpotlight · Arm accuracy 98% · Fielding 95%98top 16%
19. 19Jackson Merrillalso CFNeon · Arm strength 98% · Fielding 92%99top 17%
20. 20Luis AparicioPrime · Arm strength 92% · Reaction 92%925,410top 18%
21. 21Ketel Martealso 2BSpooky · Reaction 97% · Arm accuracy 96%99top 19%
22. 22Javier Báez2025 Postseason · Fielding 93% · Reaction 92%99top 20%
23. 23Honus WagnerHall of Fame · Reaction 92% · Fielding 92%99798,999top 20%
24. 24Ozzie SmithMoonshot · Arm accuracy 99% · Arm strength 95%99top 21%
25. 25Trea Turner2025 Finest · Reaction 99% · Fielding 98%99top 22%
26. 26Tommy Edmanalso 2B2025 Postseason · Reaction 99% · Fielding 98%99top 23%
27. 27Ernie Clementalso 3B2025 Postseason · Reaction 99% · Fielding 98%99top 24%
28. 28Larry Dobyalso CFHall of Fame · Arm accuracy 94% · Arm strength 90%9918,250top 25%
29. 29Derek JeterNeon · Arm accuracy 94% · Arm strength 93%99top 26%
30. 30Jimmy RollinsFinest · Fielding 96% · Arm strength 90%9997,000top 27%
31. 31Francisco Lindor2025 Finest · Fielding 96% · Arm accuracy 95%99top 27%
32. 32Enrique Hernándezalso LF2025 Postseason · Reaction 92% · Fielding 92%99top 28%
33. 33Hank Thompsonalso RFThe Negro Leagues · Fielding 92% · Reaction 88%9919,000top 29%
34. 34Robin YountPrime · Fielding 89% · Reaction 87%9911,555top 30%
35. 35Marek Houston2025 Draft · Reaction 94% · Fielding 89%9767,777top 31%
36. 36Colson Montgomery2025 Finest · Reaction 97% · Fielding 95%99top 32%
37. 37Chris Tayloralso CFStandout · Arm strength 91% · Arm accuracy 87%9263,000top 33%
38. 38Leodalis De VriesNew Threads · Arm strength 87% · Arm accuracy 85%9940,000top 34%
39. 39Dansby Swanson2025 Finest · Reaction 99% · Fielding 98%99top 34%
40. 40Monte Irvinalso LFThe Negro Leagues · Arm strength 94% · Fielding 86%99top 35%
41. 41Brice Turangalso 2BSpotlight · Reaction 96% · Fielding 95%99top 36%
42. 42Garrett Hampsonalso CFThe Show Classics · Fielding 98% · Reaction 97%99top 37%
43. 43Jesús MadeNeon · Arm strength 90% · Arm accuracy 87%99top 38%
44. 44Steele Hall2025 Draft · Reaction 92% · Fielding 86%97top 39%
45. 45Xander Bogaerts2025 Postseason · Reaction 96% · Fielding 95%99top 40%
46. 46Mookie Bettsalso RFAwards · Arm strength 87% · Arm accuracy 87%9922,995top 40%
47. 47Ben Zobristalso 2BHome Run Derby X · Fielding 86% · Reaction 85%99top 41%
48. 48Zach NetoSpotlight · Arm strength 95% · Arm accuracy 89%9935,556top 42%
49. 49Nico Hoerneralso 2B2025 Postseason · Arm accuracy 99% · Reaction 99%99top 43%
50. 50Alex Freelandalso 3BTopps Now · Arm strength 87% · Arm accuracy 85%9768,000top 44%
51. 51Ian DesmondHome Run Derby X · Arm strength 90% · Reaction 87%99220,000top 45%
52. 52Corey SeagerAwards · Arm accuracy 91% · Fielding 86%9994,996top 46%
53. 53Dean Curley2025 Draft · Arm strength 95% · Reaction 81%95top 47%
54. 54Michael Helmanalso CFSpotlight · Fielding 87% · Arm strength 87%9921,222top 47%
55. 55Daniel Pierce2025 Draft · Arm accuracy 83% · Arm strength 80%97top 48%
56. 56Colt EmersonNeon · Arm strength 84% · Reaction 80%99top 49%
57. 57Eli Willits2025 Draft · Reaction 88% · Fielding 81%99359,999top 50%
58. 58Gunnar Henderson2025 Finest · Arm strength 85% · Fielding 79%9980,000top 51%
59. 59Brayan Rocchioalso 2B2025 Postseason · Arm accuracy 87% · Fielding 86%99top 52%
60. 60Jordan Westburgalso 3BSpotlight · Fielding 87% · Reaction 81%9830,000top 53%
61. 61Geraldo PerdomoSummer · Arm accuracy 98% · Arm strength 80%915,500top 54%
62. 62Alex Bregmanalso 3B2025 Finest · Fielding 89% · Reaction 87%99top 54%
63. 63Troy Glausalso 3BSignature · Arm strength 90% · Fielding 79%99395,880top 55%
64. 64Willy AdamesSpotlight · Fielding 89% · Reaction 88%9727,498top 56%
65. 65Sean Gamblealso 2B2025 Draft · Reaction 85% · Arm accuracy 80%9613,500top 57%
66. 66JJ WetherholtNeon · Fielding 81% · Arm strength 78%99top 58%
67. 67Wehiwa Aloy2025 Draft · Arm strength 82% · Arm accuracy 77%9614,500top 59%
68. 68Marcelo Mayeralso 3BNeon · Arm accuracy 79% · Reaction 78%99top 60%
69. 69Brady Ebelalso 3B2025 Draft · Arm strength 90% · Arm accuracy 89%9613,255top 60%
70. 70Gavin Kilenalso 2B2025 Draft · Fielding 81% · Reaction 80%97top 61%
71. 71Matt McLainalso 2BSpeedway Classic · Arm accuracy 88% · Fielding 83%97top 62%
72. 72Cam Devanneyalso 3BTopps Now · Arm accuracy 79% · Reaction 76%9718,999top 63%
73. 73Marcus Semienalso 2BCornerstone · Fielding 92% · Arm accuracy 87%92top 64%
74. 74Cam Smithalso RFTopps Now · Fielding 83% · Reaction 83%9234,444top 65%
75. 75Kyle Farmeralso 2BSummer · Reaction 87% · Fielding 86%90top 66%
76. 76Carlos Cortesalso RFTopps Now · Arm accuracy 91% · Arm strength 82%9636,599top 67%
77. 77Jacob Wilson2025 All-Star · Arm strength 88% · Arm accuracy 83%96top 67%
78. 78Brady Housealso 3BTopps Now · Fielding 79% · Reaction 76%9240,000top 68%
79. 79Willi Castroalso LFNew Threads · Arm strength 90% · Fielding 75%99top 69%
80. 80Aiva Arquette2025 Draft · Arm strength 88% · Arm accuracy 85%9770,999top 70%
81. 81Nacho Alvarez Jr.also 3BTopps Now · Fielding 79% · Reaction 76%9735,000top 71%
82. 82Josh Hammondalso 3B2025 Draft · Arm strength 95% · Arm accuracy 88%9614,000top 72%
83. 83Barry LarkinAll-Star · Fielding 75% · Reaction 73%9513,000top 73%
84. 84Ethan Holliday2025 Draft · Arm strength 78% · Arm accuracy 71%99top 74%
85. 85Kayson Cunningham2025 Draft · Arm accuracy 85% · Arm strength 78%9758,888top 74%
86. 86Matt Shawalso 3BTopps Now · Fielding 75% · Arm accuracy 71%9524,999top 75%
87. 87Trevor StoryStandout · Reaction 85% · Fielding 70%9217,000top 76%
88. 88Kevin McGonigleNeon · Arm strength 72% · Arm accuracy 71%99top 77%
89. 89Gavin Fienalso 3B2025 Draft · Arm strength 85% · Arm accuracy 79%9798,887top 78%
90. 90Jeremy Peña2025 All-Star · Fielding 79% · Reaction 70%96top 79%
91. 91Michael YoungSpooky · Arm accuracy 80% · Arm strength 78%99top 80%
92. 92Caleb Durbinalso 3B2025 Postseason · Arm accuracy 83% · Fielding 77%99top 80%
93. 93Jackson Hollidayalso 2BCaptain · Arm accuracy 79% · Reaction 73%99top 81%
94. 94Brendan Donovanalso 2B2025 All-Star · Arm accuracy 83% · Arm strength 69%96top 82%
95. 95Andruw MonasterioTopps Now · Arm accuracy 77% · Fielding 77%9718,666top 83%
96. 96Quentin Youngalso 3B2025 Draft · Arm strength 94% · Reaction 67%95top 84%
97. 97JoJo Parker2025 Draft · Arm strength 78% · Arm accuracy 75%9778,999top 85%
98. 98Romy Gonzalezalso 2BSpotlight · Arm accuracy 80% · Reaction 76%9944,444top 86%
99. 99Wenceel Pérezalso RFSpotlight · Reaction 76% · Fielding 70%9558,995top 87%
100. 100Jordan Lawlaralso 3BTopps Now · Arm strength 72% · Fielding 65%97top 87%