Justin Mason’s 2022 Shortstop Ranks: 3/7/22
As we head into primetime drafting season, I will be rereleasing my positional ranks. Here are my current ranks for the shortstop position for 2022, my third of the offseason. I will post updates as things change with signings, injuries, or news in Major League Baseball. On the Sleeper and the Bust Patreon, you can see the rankings updated live.
Rank | Player | Team | Position(s) | ADP | Notes |
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1 | Trea Turner | LAD | 2B, SS | 1.59 | #1 player on my board |
2 | Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | SS, OF | 2.14 | Would be the #1 player if we knew he was healthy. |
3 | Bo Bichette | TOR | SS | 4.91 | I don’t know that the ceiling is much higher, but he is a stud. #4 overall player for me. |
4 | Tim Anderson | CWS | SS | 31.66 | All around contributor with some injury risk. |
5 | Trevor Story | FA | SS | 34.52 | I think whereever he lands, he will be fine. |
6 | Francisco Lindor | NYM | SS | 49.14 | I think we see a pretty nice bounceback. |
7 | Xander Bogaerts | BOS | SS | 50 | Boring but reliable |
8 | Marcus Semien | TEX | 2B, SS | 45.52 | Hate may be going too far. |
9 | Javier Báez | DET | 2B, SS | 62.36 | Power and speed will play in Detroit. |
10 | Jorge Polanco | MIN | 2B, SS | 77.27 | I believe in the breakout. |
11 | Wander Franco | TB | SS | 61.45 | I don’t think the power/speed ceiling is as high as others in 2022. |
12 | Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | 2B, SS | 73.59 | Huge upside if he can stay healthy. |
13 | Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | SS | 89.52 | When he is up, I think he wll be very good. Should gain 3B eligibility which will be great |
14 | Dansby Swanson | ATL | SS | 114.36 | I used to fade, but now I am fine withthe price. |
15 | Willy Adames | MLW | SS | 126.02 | Move to Milwaukee let him finally breakout. |
16 | Jake Cronenworth | SD | 1B, 2B, SS | 127.43 | Love the triple eligiblity on a great team |
17 | Corey Seager | TEX | SS | 88.89 | Injury history, lack of speed and bad lineup have me fading him |
18 | Gleyber Torres | NYY | SS | 144.86 | Second half is more in line with where he should be. |
19 | Chris Taylor | LAD | 2B, SS, OF | 134.95 | Second half average drop is a bit concerning. |
20 | Carlos Correa | FA | SS | 109.68 | Injury history, and lack of speed have me fading him |
21 | Amed Rosario | CLE | SS | 144.25 | Underrated for what he brings to the table. |
22 | Luis Urías | MLW | 2B, 3B, SS | 147.73 | I don’t think there is a ton of room for growth except in average. |
23 | Eugenio Suárez | CIN | 3B, SS | 200.09 | I think the September changes mean a rebound for 2022. |
24 | Nicky Lopez | KC | SS | 236.52 | Discounted for lack of pop. |
25 | Oneil Cruz | PIT | SS | 208.64 | Could be a stud once he is up. |
26 | Andrés Giménez | CLE | 2B, SS | 239.02 | Finally began to produce at the end of the season. Probably underrated. |
27 | Brendan Rodgers | COL | 2B, SS | 170.39 | If healthy, he could be really good, but I need to see him stay on the field. |
28 | Brandon Crawford | SF | SS | 213.5 | No way he repeats, but still viable. |
29 | Jonathan Villar | FA | 3B, SS | 263.66 | Once he lands a role, price will jump. |
30 | Gio Urshela | NYY | 3B, SS | 283.34 | Injuries scare me off of him. |
31 | Gavin Lux | LAD | 2B, SS | 227.84 | Talent is immense and this could be the year. |
32 | Paul DeJong | STL | SS | 388.55 | Reworking his swing could mean a return to relevance. |
33 | Josh Rojas | ARZ | 2B, SS, OF | 224.66 | I want to believe, but the StatCast profile is gross. |
34 | Miguel Rojas | MIA | SS | 325.05 | Some cheap speed if you need it late. |
35 | J.P. Crawford | SEA | SS | 318.95 | Will rack up a bunch of runs leading off. |
36 | Isiah Kiner-Falefa | TEX | SS | 324.64 | Now that Jung is hurt, he should play everyday. |
37 | Didi Gregorius | PHI | SS | 419.41 | I think his time is about done. |
38 | Kyle Farmer | CIN | SS | 489.61 | At somepoint, I think he loses this job. |
39 | David Fletcher | LAA | 2B, SS | 337.32 | Will play everyday. |
40 | Cole Tucker | PIT | SS | 583.77 | If he can find at bats, he could breakout |
41 | Ha-Seong Kim 김하성 | SD | 2B, 3B, SS | 342.66 | I still believe in the talent. Needs a role. |
42 | Edmundo Sosa | STL | 2B, SS | 408.34 | Looks like he could have a job on Opening Day. |
43 | Joey Wendle | MIA | 3B, SS | 345.25 | Kind of boring but should play somewhat regularly. |
44 | Jose Barrero | CIN | SS | 367.7 | At somepoint he should replce Farmer. |
45 | Willi Castro | DET | 2B, SS | 520.57 | Last year’s bust is still pretty young. |
46 | Elvis Andrus | OAK | SS | 515.27 | Will pla a lot in Oakland, but that lineup is about to be really bad. |
47 | Tyler Wade | NYY | 3B, SS, OF | 419.73 | In line for a big role right now, but I think the Angels bring in Story or Correa. |
48 | Taylor Walls | TB | SS | 548.82 | Could find himself in a super utility role in Tampa. |
49 | Ramón Urías | BAL | 2B, SS | 425.7 | Could be interesting if he is a full time player. |
50 | Nick Ahmed | ARZ | SS | 512.93 | Defense first guy will continue to play. |
51 | Jeremy Pena | HOU | SS | 431.68 | Could be the starter if they don’t bring Correa back. |
52 | Alcides Escobar | WAS | SS | 575.84 | Could play a decent amount. |
53 | José Iglesias | FA | SS | 586.73 | Needs a home. |
54 | Geraldo Perdomo | ARZ | SS | 659.39 | He is the future in Arizona, but I don’t know when he is a full time Major Leaguer. |
55 | Jeter Downs | BOS | SS | 722.48 | Should debut at somepoint |
56 | CJ Abrams | SD | SS | 599.91 | Could be up at somepoint late. |
57 | Andrelton Simmons | FA | SS | 658.43 | Needs a home |
58 | Sergio Alcantara | CHC | 2B, SS | 741.32 | Might play a fair amount as a utility infielder. |
59 | Royce Lewis | MIN | SS | 704.93 | Former top prospect needs to find health to unlock tools. |
60 | Kevin Newman | PIT | SS | 611.84 | Probably just a utility guy |
61 | Bryson Stott | PHI | SS | 429.59 | Could find a role if Philly doesn’t bring in Story or Correa. |
62 | Luis Rengifo | LAA | SS | 717.98 | Probably a backup infielder. |
63 | Jordan Groshans | TOR | SS | 743.86 | Could be up at somepoint late. |
64 | Thairo Estrada | SF | SS | 708.84 | Blocked |
65 | Mauricio Dubon | SF | 2B, SS, OF | 615.39 | Blocked |
Justin is the co-host on The Sleeper and The Bust Podcast and writes for Rotographs covering the Roto Riteup as well as other periodic articles. In addition to his work at Rotographs, Justin is the lead fantasy writer/analyst and co-owner for FriendswithFantasyBenefits.com, and the owner of The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational. He is also a certified addiction treatment counselor. Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinMasonFWFB.
Thanks for this update, Justin. And speaking of updates, Corey Seager and Chris Taylor need their teams updated.