100 Greatest Shortstops of All-Time

Debating the greatest players in baseball history has always been part of the sport’s appeal. The rankings below evaluate the greatest players to ever play shortstop using a proprietary scoring system designed to compare performance across different eras of Major League Baseball. Each player’s place in the ranking is determined through a purely mathematical framework that measures statistical production and career value.

These rankings are part of The Baseball Scholar’s 100 Greatest Players Series, which evaluates the greatest players in Major League Baseball history across every position.

Alex Rodriguez

Age: 18–37, 39-40
Years: 1994–2013, 2015-2016
Positions: SS, 3B
Teams: Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees

Alex Rodriguez Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
117.5	141	2784	12207	10566	2021	3115	548	31	696	2086	329	76	1338	2287	.294	.379	.550	.929

Honus WagnerHOF

Age: 27–43
Years: 1901–1917
Positions: SS, OF, 1B, 3B
Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates

Honus Wagner Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
113.6	150	2298	9640	8507	1414	2766	506	210	78	1375	601	15	836	327	.325	.383	.461	.845

Cal Ripken, JrHOF2x MVPRookie of the Year

Age: 20–40
Years: 1981–2001
Positions: SS, 3B
Teams: Baltimore Orioles

Cal Ripken, Jr Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
95.9	112	3001	12883	11551	1647	3184	603	44	431	1695	36	39	1129	1305	.275	.339	.447	.787

Arky VaughanHOF

Age: 20 – 31, 35 – 36
Years: 1932 – 1943, 1947 – 1948
Positions: SS, 3B
Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Dodgers

Arky Vaughan Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
78.0	138	1817	7721	6622	1173	2103	356	128	96	926	118	0	937	276	.317	.399	.453	.853

Ernie BanksHOF2x MVP

Age: 22 – 40
Years: 1953 – 1971
Positions: SS, 1B
Teams: Chicago Cubs

Ernie Banks Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
67.7	118	2528	10395	9421	1305	2583	407	90	512	1636	50	53	763	1236	.274	.328	.499	.828

Robin YountHOF2x MVP

Age: 18 – 37
Years: 1974 – 1993
Positions: SS, CF
Teams: Milwaukee Brewers

Robin Yount Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
77.3	113	2856	12249	11008	1632	3142	583	126	251	1406	271	105	966	1350	.285	.342	.430	.772

Lou BoudreauHOF

Age: 20 – 34
Years: 1938-1952
Positions: SS
Teams:Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox

Lou Boudreau Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
63.6	122	1646	7023	6029	861	1779	385	66	68	789	51	50	796	309	.295	.371	.414	.786

Derek JeterHOFRookie of the Year

Age: 21 – 40
Years: 1995-2014
Positions: SS
Teams:New York Yankees

Derek Jeter Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
71.3	119	2747	12602	11195	1923	3465	544	66	260	1311	358	97	1082	1840	.309	.374	.439	.813

Barry LarkinHOFMVP

Age: 22 – 40
Years: 1986-2004
Positions: SS
Teams:Cincinnati Reds

Barry Larkin Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
70.5	118	2180	9057	7937	1329	2340	441	76	198	960	379	77	939	817	.295	.371	.444	.815

Alan TrammellHOF

Age: 19 – 38
Years: 1977-1996
Positions: SS
Teams:Detroit Tigers

Alan Trammell Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
70.7	111	2293	9375	8288	1231	2365	412	55	185	1003	236	109	850	874	.285	.346	.415	.762

Luke ApplingHOF

Age: 23 – 36, 38 – 43
Years: 1930-1943, 1945-1950
Positions: SS
Teams:Chicago White Sox

Luke Appling Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
77.6	115	2422	10243	8856	1319	2749	440	102	45	1116	179	108	1302	528	.310	.396	.398	.794

Francisco LindorActive

Age: 21 – 31
Years: 2015-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Cleveland Indians, New York Mets

Francisco Lindor Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
55.7	121	1535	6848	6086	1011	1664	339	26	279	856	216	51	588	1120	.273	.342	.475	.817

Nomar Garciaparra

Age: 22 – 35
Years: 1996-2009
Positions: SS
Teams:Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics

Nomar Garciaparra Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
44.3	124	1434	6116	5586	927	1747	370	52	229	936	95	31	403	554	.312	.361	.520	.881

Joe CroninHOF

Age: 19 – 38
Years: 1926-1945
Positions: SS
Teams:Pittsburgh Pirates, Washingotn Senators, Boston Red Sox

Joe Cronin Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
64.8	120	2124	8838	7579	1233	2285	515	118	170	1424	87	71	1059	700	.301	.382	.467	.850

Ozzie SmithHOF

Age: 23 – 41
Years: 1978-1996
Positions: SS
Teams:San Diego Padres, St. Louis Cardinals

Ozzie Smith Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
76.9	90	2573	10778	9396	1257	2460	402	69	28	793	580	148	1072	589	.261	.330	.328	.658

Pee Wee ReeseHOF

Age: 21 – 23, 27 – 39
Years: 1940-1942, 1946-1958
Positions: SS
Teams:Brooklyn / Los Angeles Dodgers

Pee Wee Reese Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
68.5	103	2166	9470	8058	1338	2170	330	80	126	885	232	45	1210	890	.269	.359	.377	.736

Carlos CorreaActive

Age: 20 – 30
Years: 2015-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins

Carlos Correa Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
45.7	125	1253	5344	4716	686	1298	264	13	200	724	33	9	552	1086	.275	.352	.464	.816

Corey SeagerActive

Age: 21 – 31
Years: 2015-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers

Corey Seager Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
43.0	136	1131	4887	4344	702	1254	270	13	221	667	21	8	473	875	.289	.362	.509	.871

Jim Fregosi

Age: 19 – 36
Years: 1961-1978
Positions: SS
Teams:Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates

Jim Fregosi Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
48.8	113	1902	7402	6523	844	1726	264	78	151	706	76	40	715	1097	.264	.334	.398	.732

Marcus SemienActive

Age: 22 – 34
Years: 2013-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Chicago White Sox, Oakland Athletics, Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers

Marcus Semien Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
49.2	108	1629	7073	6365	968	1613	323	36	253	801	139	40	631	1305	.253	.321	.435	.756

Troy Tulowitzki

Age: 21 – 32, 34
Years: 2006-2017, 2019
Positions: SS
Teams:Colorado Rockies, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees

Troy Tulowitzki Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
44.5	119	1291	5415	4804	762	1391	264	24	225	780	57	32	511	900	.290	.361	.495	.856

Hanley Ramirez

Age: 21 – 35
Years: 2005-2019
Positions: SS
Teams:Boston Red Sox, Florida Marlins, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians

Hanley Ramirez Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
38.0	125	1668	7127	6349	1049	1834	375	32	271	917	281	93	660	1234	.289	.360	.486	.846

Bobby Wallace

Age: 20 – 44
Years: 1894-1918
Positions: SS
Teams:St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Browns

Bobby Wallace Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
55.4	104	1743	6902	6187	681	1618	271	80	10	704	154	2	552	40	.261	.319	.336	.655

Miguel Tejada

Age: 23 – 37, 39
Years: 1997-2011, 2013
Positions: SS
Teams:Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Kansas City Royals

Miguel Tejada Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
47.1	106	2171	9203	8434	1230	2407	468	23	307	1302	85	38	553	1079	.285	.334	.455	.790

Joe Sewell

Age: 21 – 34
Years: 1920-1933
Positions: SS
Teams:Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees

Joe Sewell Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
54.7	111	1903	8329	7132	1141	2226	436	68	49	1055	74	72	842	114	.312	.377	.412	.790

Trea TurnerActive

Age: 22 – 32
Years: 2015-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies

Trea Turner Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
41.9	122	1266	5606	5157	870	1531	282	48	186	641	315	53	383	1028	.297	.349	.478	.827

Vern Stephens

Age: 20 – 34
Years: 1941-1955
Positions: SS
Teams:St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles

Vern Stephens Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
46.4	117	1720	7240	6497	1001	1859	307	42	247	1174	25	22	692	685	.286	.353	.460	.813

Xander BogaertsActive

Age: 20 – 32
Years: 2013-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Boston Red Sox, San Diego Padres

Xander Bogaerts Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
42.0	115	1666	7069	6349	948	1822	384	18	197	838	126	24	593	1270	.287	.350	.446	.796

George Davis

Age: 19 – 38
Years: 1890-1909
Positions: SS
Teams:New York Giants, Chicago White Sox

George Davis Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
37.9	113	990	4056	3541	464	937	166	39	13	443	189	0	348	0	.264	.324	.344	.668

Julio Franco

Age: 23 – 35, 37 – 38, 40, 42 – 48
Years: 1982-1994, 1996-1997, 1999, 2001-2007
Positions: SS
Teams:Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets

Julio Franco Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
43.6	112	2527	9731	8677	1285	2586	407	54	173	1194	281	107	917	1341	.298	.363	.417	.781

Rico Petrocelli

Age: 20, 22 – 33
Years: 1963, 1965-1976
Positions: SS
Teams:Boston Red Sox

Rico Petrocelli Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
39.1	108	1553	6170	5390	653	1352	237	22	210	773	10	22	661	926	.250	.330	.419	.750

Bert Campaneris

Age: 22 – 39, 41
Years: 1964-1981, 1983
Positions: SS
Teams:Kansas City / Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, California Angels, New York Yankees

Bert Campaneris Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
53.1	90	2328	9625	8684	1181	2249	313	86	79	646	649	199	618	1142	.258	.304	.342	.646

Dave Bancroft

Age: 24 – 39
Years: 1915-1930
Positions: SS
Teams:Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, Boston Braves, Brooklyn Robins, New York Giants

Dave Bancroft Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
49.7	100	1913	8244	7182	1048	2004	320	77	32	591	145	75	827	487	.279	.346	.358	.704

Art Fletcher

Age: 24 – 35, 37
Years: 1909-1920, 1922
Positions: SS
Teams:New York Giants, Philadelphia Phillies

Art Fletcher Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
47.1	100	1533	6039	5541	684	1534	238	77	32	675	159	28	203	348	.276	.310	.364	.675

Johnny Pesky

Age: 23, 27 – 35
Years: 1942, 1946-1954
Positions: SS
Teams:Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Washingotn Senators

Johnny Pesky Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
34.2	111	1270	5516	4745	867	1455	226	50	17	404	53	49	662	218	.306	.388	.386	.774

Al Dark

Age: 24, 26 – 38
Years: 1946, 1948-1960
Positions: SS
Teams:Boston / Milwaukee Braves, New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies

Al Dark Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
44.0	98	1828	7829	7219	1064	2089	358	72	126	757	59	27	430	534	.289	.328	.411	.739

John Valentin

Age: 25 – 35
Years: 1992-2002
Positions: SS
Teams:Boston Red Sox, New York Mets

John Valentin Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
32.5	110	1105	4511	3917	614	1093	281	17	124	558	47	31	463	524	.279	.356	.454	.811

Jimmy Rollins

Age: 21 – 37
Years: 2000-2016
Positions: SS
Teams:Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox

Jimmy Rollins Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
47.6	95	2275	10240	9294	1421	2455	511	115	231	936	470	105	813	1264	.264	.322	.418	.741

Phil RizzutoHOF

Age: 23 – 24, 28 – 38
Years: 1941-1942, 1946-1956
Positions: SS
Teams:New York Yankees

Phil Rizzuto Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
42.2	96	1661	6711	5816	877	1588	239	62	38	563	149	58	651	398	.273	.340	.355	.695

Gunnar HendersonActive

Age: 21 – 24
Years: 2022-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Baltimore Orioles

Gunnar Henderson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
21.4	132	497	2124	1883	315	508	101	22	86	260	62	13	212	489	.270	.347	.484	.831

Tony Fernandez

Age: 21 – 33, 35 – 37, 39
Years: 1983-1995, 1997-1999, 2001
Positions: SS
Teams:Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers

Tony Fernandez Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
45.3	102	2158	8793	7911	1057	2276	414	92	94	844	246	138	690	784	.287	.344	.398	.743

Trevor StoryActive

Age: 23 – 32
Years: 2016-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Colorado Rockies, Boston Red Sox

Trevor Story Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
34.9	106	1065	4460	4043	627	1070	247	27	204	636	160	37	351	1251	.265	.329	.490	.819

Jay Bell

Age: 20 – 37
Years: 1986-2003
Positions: SS
Teams:Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, Kansas City Royals, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets

Jay Bell Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
37.1	103	2063	8525	7398	1123	1963	394	67	195	860	91	60	853	1443	.265	.337	.415	.752

Bobby Witt, JrActive

Age: 22 – 25
Years: 2022-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Kansas City Royals

Bobby Witt, Jr Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
21.7	129	626	2722	2491	403	722	151	34	105	373	148	43	176	487	.290	.340	.504	.844

Luis AparicioHOF

Age: 22 – 39
Years: 1956-1973
Positions: SS
Teams:Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox

Luis Aparicio Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
55.9	83	2601	11230	10230	1335	2677	394	92	83	791	506	136	736	742	.261	.306	.342	.648

Travis JacksonHOF

Age: 18 – 32
Years: 1922-1936
Positions: SS
Teams:New York Giants

Travis Jackson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
44.0	101	1656	6679	6086	833	1768	291	86	135	929	71	13	412	565	.290	.327	.433	.761

Rafael Furcal

Age: 22 – 34, 36
Years: 2000-2012, 2014
Positions: SS
Teams:Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, Miami Marlins

Rafael Furcal Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
39.5	99	1614	7236	6477	1063	1817	311	69	113	587	314	94	643	910	.280	.343	.402	.745

Joe TinkerHOF

Age: 21 – 35
Years: 1902-1916
Positions: SS
Teams:Chicago Orphans / Cubs, Cincinnati Reds

Joe Tinker Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
53.2	96	1804	7145	6434	774	1687	263	114	31	782	336	0	416	149	.262	.295	.352	.648

Jose Reyes

Age: 20 – 35
Years: 2003-2018
Positions: SS
Teams:New York Mets, Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, Colorado Rockies

Jose Reyes Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
37.5	103	1877	8240	7552	1180	2138	387	131	145	719	517	127	589	914	.283	.332	.426	.758

Andrelton Simmons

Age: 22 – 32
Years: 2012-2022
Positions: SS
Teams:Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs

Andrelton Simmons Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
37.3	86	1225	4816	4441	501	1169	201	23	70	444	72	24	304	461	.263	.312	.366	.678

Solly Hemus

Age: 26 – 36
Years: 1949-1959
Positions: SS
Teams:St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies

Solly Hemus Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
25.8	117	961	3250	2694	459	736	137	41	51	263	21	18	456	248	.273	.385	.411	.797

Freddy Parent

Age: 23, 25 – 35
Years: 1899, 1901-1911
Positions: SS
Teams:St. Louis Perfectos, Boston Americans, Chicago White Sox

Freddy Parent Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
36.0	100	1325	5563	4976	633	1305	180	74	20	470	184	0	333	0	.262	.303	.340	.643

Donie Bush

Age: 20 – 35
Years: 1908-1923
Positions: SS
Teams:Detroit Tigers, Washingotn Senators

Donie Bush Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
39.3	96	1946	8734	7210	1280	1804	186	74	9	436	404	75	1158	346	.250	.342	.300	.642

Dick Groat

Age: 21, 24 – 36
Years: 1952, 1955-1967
Positions: SS
Teams:Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants

Dick Groat Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
36.8	90	1929	8179	7484	829	2138	352	67	39	707	14	27	490	512	.285	.325	.366	.691

Maury Wills

Age: 26 – 39
Years: 1959-1972
Positions: SS
Teams:Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Montreal Expos

Maury Wills Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
39.6	91	1942	8304	7588	1067	2134	177	71	20	458	586	208	552	684	.281	.325	.331	.656

Johnny Logan

Age: 25 – 37
Years: 1951-1963
Positions: SS
Teams:Boston / Milwaukee Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates

Johnny Logan Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
33.1	96	1503	5893	5244	651	1407	216	41	93	547	19	13	451	472	.268	.322	.378	.700

Ray Chapman

Age: 21 – 29
Years: 1912-1920
Positions: SS
Teams:Cleveland Indians

Ray Chapman Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
29.3	111	1051	4590	3785	671	1053	162	81	17	364	233	47	452	414	.278	.332	.377	.709

Cecil Travis

Age: 19 – 27, 31 – 33
Years: 1933-1941, 1945-1947
Positions: SS
Teams:Washingotn Senators

Cecil Travis Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
30.4	106	1328	5414	4914	665	1544	265	78	27	657	23	32	402	291	.314	.365	.416	.781

Dave Concepcion

Age: 22 – 40
Years: 1970-1988
Positions: SS
Teams:Cincinnati Reds

Dave Concepcion Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
40.1	88	2488	9640	8723	993	2326	389	48	101	950	321	109	736	1186	.266	.319	.356	.676

Bill Dahlen

Age: 21 – 41
Years: 1891-1911
Positions: SS
Teams:Chicago Colts / Orphans, Brooklyn Superbas, New York Giants, Boston Doves

Bill Dahlen Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
33.4	98	1203	4805	4216	519	1045	172	39	22	528	202	0	452	3	.247	.321	.322	.644

Eddie Joost

Age: 20 – 21, 23 – 27, 29, 31 – 39
Years: 1936-1937, 1939-1943, 1945, 1947-1955
Positions: SS
Teams:Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox

Eddie Joost Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
31.7	102	1574	6783	5606	874	1339	238	35	134	601	61	31	1043	827	.238	.356	.365	.721

Dick Bartell

Age: 19 – 35, 38
Years: 1927-1943, 1946
Positions: SS
Teams:Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers

Dick Bartell Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
41.7	98	2016	8743	7629	1130	2165	442	71	79	710	109	3	748	627	.283	.344	.391	.735

Jhonny Peralta

Age: 21 – 35
Years: 2003-2017
Positions: SS
Teams:Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals

Jhonny Peralta Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
30.4	103	1798	7319	6599	841	1761	376	24	202	873	17	27	606	1450	.266	.328	.422	.751

Carlos Guillen

Age: 22 – 35
Years: 1998-2011
Positions: SS
Teams:Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers

Carlos Guillen Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.7	111	1305	5277	4673	733	1331	266	51	124	660	74	47	510	804	.284	.353	.443	.796

Brandon Crawford

Age: 24 – 37
Years: 2011-2024
Positions: SS
Teams:San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals

Brandon Crawford Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
29.4	95	1682	6318	5646	674	1404	295	44	147	748	47	34	544	1294	.249	.318	.395	.713

Bo BichetteActive

Age: 21 – 27
Years: 2019-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Toronto Blue Jays

Bo Bichette Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
21.0	122	748	3292	3075	438	904	190	8	111	437	60	21	187	639	.294	.337	.469	.806

Javier BaezActive

Age: 21 – 32
Years: 2014-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Detroit Tigers

Javier Baez Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.4	92	1348	5118	4794	653	1206	234	30	193	685	115	34	228	1403	.252	.292	.434	.726

Omar Vizquel

Age: 22 – 45
Years: 1989-2012
Positions: SS
Teams:Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays

Omar Vizquel Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
45.6	83	2968	12013	10586	1445	2877	456	77	80	951	404	167	1028	1087	.271	.329	.352	.681

Mark Belanger

Age: 21 – 38
Years: 1965-1982
Positions: SS
Teams:Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers

Mark Belanger Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
41.0	71	2016	6602	5784	676	1316	175	33	20	389	167	75	576	839	.227	.292	.279	.572

Dansby SwansonActive

Age: 22 – 31
Years: 2016-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs

Dansby Swanson Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
28.4	96	1282	5263	4732	680	1186	237	21	164	634	106	29	457	1286	.251	.318	.414	.732

Roy Smalley

Age: 22 – 34
Years: 1975-1987
Positions: SS
Teams:Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox

Roy Smalley Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.9	105	1653	6594	5657	745	1454	244	25	163	694	27	34	771	908	.257	.339	.395	.734

Kid Elberfeld

Age: 23 – 24, 26 – 36, 39
Years: 1898-1899, 1901-1911, 1914
Positions: SS
Teams:Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, New York Highlanders, Washingotn Senators, Brooklyn Robins

Kid Elberfeld Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
32.6	108	1237	5054	4385	623	1190	161	54	10	506	208	0	407	4	.271	.345	.339	.684

Willy AdamesActive

Age: 22 – 29
Years: 2018-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants

Willy Adames Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
25.1	109	1040	4296	3818	561	933	194	7	180	559	63	26	428	1161	.244	.321	.440	.762

Edgar Renteria

Age: 19 – 34
Years: 1996-2011
Positions: SS
Teams:Florida Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, San Francisco Giants, Cincinnati Reds

Edgar Renteria Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
32.4	95	2152	9066	8142	1200	2327	436	29	140	923	294	108	718	1182	.285	.339	.398	.737

Denis Menke

Age: 21 – 33
Years: 1962-1974
Positions: SS
Teams:Milwaukee / Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds

Denis Menke Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
28.1	104	1598	5934	5071	605	1270	225	40	101	606	34	54	698	853	.250	.339	.370	.709

Roger Peckinpaugh

Age: 19, 21 – 36
Years: 1910, 1912-1927
Positions: SS
Teams:Cleveland Naps, New York Yankees, Washingotn Senators, Chicago White Sox

Roger Peckinpaugh Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
45.2	89	2012	8383	7233	1006	1876	256	75	48	740	205	70	814	609	.259	.323	.335	.658

Charlie Hollocher

Age: 22 – 28
Years: 1918-1924
Positions: SS
Teams:Chicago Cubs

Charlie Hollocher Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
23.4	112	760	3390	2936	411	894	145	35	14	241	99	80	277	94	.304	.353	.392	.745

Asdrubal Cabrera

Age: 21 – 34
Years: 2007-2020
Positions: SS
Teams:Cleveland Indians, Washington Nationals, Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers

Asdrubal Cabrera Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
29.6	105	1712	7049	6323	852	1692	380	28	188	827	90	32	553	1250	.268	.330	.426	.756

Harvey Kuenn

Age: 21 – 35
Years: 1952-1966
Positions: SS
Teams:Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies

Harvey Kuenn Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
26.0	108	1833	7618	6913	951	2092	356	56	87	671	68	56	594	404	.302	.354	.408	.762

Elvis Andrus

Age: 20 – 32
Years: 2009-2021
Positions: SS
Teams:Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics

Elvis Andrus Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
30.4	85	1798	7620	6863	953	1864	328	50	79	673	317	107	547	1043	.272	.327	.368	.696

Jean Segura

Age: 22 – 33
Years: 2012-2023
Positions: SS
Teams:Los Angeles Angels, Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Miami Marlins

Jean Segura Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
26.1	96	1413	5937	5496	737	1545	237	47	110	513	211	73	323	824	.281	.327	.401	.729

Jose Valentin

Age: 22 – 37
Years: 1992-2007
Positions: SS
Teams:Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets

Jose Valentin Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
31.6	94	1678	6317	5539	872	1348	302	41	249	816	136	56	630	1294	.243	.317	.447	.765

Yunel Escobar

Age: 24 – 34
Years: 2007-2017
Positions: SS
Teams:Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Angels

Yunel Escobar Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
26.8	103	1434	5957	5315	689	1501	258	12	90	519	34	32	509	686	.282	.346	.386	.732

Ron Hansen

Age: 20 – 34
Years: 1958-1972
Positions: SS
Teams:Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Washington Nationals, New York Yankees, Kansas City Royals

Ron Hansen Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
24.1	93	1384	4961	4311	446	1007	156	17	106	501	9	14	551	643	.233	.317	.351	.669

Terry Turner

Age: 20, 23 – 38
Years: 1901, 1904-1919
Positions: SS
Teams:Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Naps / Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Athletics

Terry Turner Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
37.7	89	1659	6658	5921	699	1499	207	77	8	528	256	24	435	156	.253	.295	.318	.613

Scott Fletcher

Age: 22 – 36
Years: 1981-1995
Positions: SS
Teams:Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers

Scott Fletcher Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
32.0	87	1612	5976	5258	688	1376	243	38	34	510	99	58	514	541	.261	.325	.341	.667

Woodie Held

Age: 22, 25 – 37
Years: 1954, 1957-1969
Positions: SS
Teams:New York Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians, Washingotn Senators, Baltimore Orioles, California Angels, Chicago White Sox

Woodie Held Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
22.0	107	1390	4645	4019	524	963	150	22	179	559	14	11	508	944	.239	.328	.421	.750

Jorge PolancoActive

Age: 20 – 31
Years: 2014-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Minnesota Twins, Seattle Mariners

Jorge Polanco Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
20.7	112	1088	4522	4044	550	1063	222	20	154	570	61	34	393	860	.263	.330	.442	.771

J.P. CrawfordActive

Age: 22 – 30
Years: 2017-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle Mariners

J.P. Crawford Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
22.1	106	930	3886	3369	465	837	174	15	67	344	35	15	441	724	.248	.340	.369	.709

Rabbit MaranvilleHOF

Age: 20 – 41, 43
Years: 1912-1933, 1935
Positions: SS
Teams:Boston Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Robins, St. Louis Cardinals

Rabbit Maranville Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
44.0	83	2670	11256	10078	1255	2605	380	177	28	884	291	93	839	756	.258	.309	.339	.649

Dickie Thon

Age: 21 – 35
Years: 1979-1993
Positions: SS
Teams:California Angels, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres, Philadelphia Phillies, Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers

Dickie Thon Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
23.9	94	1387	4871	4449	496	1176	193	42	71	435	167	63	348	658	.264	.314	.374	.689

Jeremy PenaActive

Age: 24 – 27
Years: 2022-2025
Positions: SS
Teams:Houston Astros

Jeremy Pena Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
18.6	107	568	2385	2193	299	594	110	9	64	247	64	19	125	468	.271	.320	.417	.737

Michael Young

Age: 23 – 36
Years: 2000-2013
Positions: SS
Teams:Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers

Michael Young Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
24.7	104	1970	8612	7918	1137	2375	441	60	185	1030	90	30	575	1235	.299	.345	.440	.785

Chris Speier

Age: 21 – 39
Years: 1971-1989
Positions: SS
Teams:San Francisco Giants, Montreal Expos, St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins, Chicago Cubs

Chris Speier Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
30.6	89	2260	8155	7156	770	1759	302	50	112	720	42	54	847	988	.245	.323	.348	.672

Glenn Wright

Age: 23 – 32, 34
Years: 1924-1933, 1935
Positions: SS
Teams:Pittsburgh Pirates, Brooklyn Robins / Dodgers, Chicago White Sox

Glenn Wright Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
25.3	97	1119	4480	4153	584	1219	203	76	94	723	38	13	209	407	.293	.319	.446	.766

J.J. Hardy

Age: 22 – 34
Years: 2005-2017
Positions: SS
Teams:Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles

J.J. Hardy Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
28.1	89	1561	6309	5805	718	1488	291	14	188	688	8	9	411	960	.256	.303	.408	.711

Gene Alley

Age: 22 – 32
Years: 1963-1973
Positions: SS
Teams:Pittsburgh Pirates

Gene Alley Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
24.1	87	1195	4332	3927	442	999	140	44	55	342	63	30	300	622	.254	.306	.354	.660

Jeff Blauser

Age: 21 – 33
Years: 1987-1999
Positions: SS
Teams:Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs

Jeff Blauser Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
20.9	106	1407	5271	4522	691	1187	217	33	122	513	65	41	569	937	.262	.350	.406	.756

Woody English

Age: 21 – 32
Years: 1927-1938
Positions: SS
Teams:Chicago Cubs, Brooklyn Dodgers

Woody English Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.0	99	1261	5469	4746	801	1356	236	52	32	422	57	0	571	536	.285	.357	.377	.735

Leo Cardenas

Age: 21 – 36
Years: 1960-1975
Positions: SS
Teams:Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, California Angels, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers

Leo Cardenas Hitting Stats
WAR	wRC+	G	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	CS	BB	SO	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
27.2	86	1941	7402	6707	662	1725	285	49	118	689	39	48	522	1135	.257	.307	.367	.674

All underlying data used in this analysis is available in The Baseball Scholar Data Library.

4 Comments

This list is embarrassing without inclusion of Barry Larkin? Easily a top 10 shortstop of all time, and not far from the top 5.

Nick

April 11, 2020


1. Author
  
  Nick, thanks for pointing out my omission. It was an accidental omission. I have updated the site and Barry is now on the list. He is number 11 on the all-time shortstops list and 144 overall, thought my list of 100 greatest players of all-time stops at 100.
  
  Dave Franks
  
  April 11, 2020
  
  
I know this probably takes a long time to make these lists but I like to think of Ripken as a lot better than Rodriguez but I’m a Mets fan so that’s my opinion

Gunnar Nelson

April 26, 2021


You have left out great Negro League players. John Henry “Pop” Lloyd, active in the early part of the 20th century, is not only considered to be the “black Wagner”, but one of the greatest ball players ever. (Honus Wagner considered it an honor to be compared to Lloyd and Babe Ruth supposedly considered Lloyd to be the greatest player he ever saw.)

Anonymous

November 12, 2021