2017 Top 100 Prospects Position Rankings: Shortstops

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A record six shortstops ranked among the top 16 prospects in the game this year. The next-best showing was 1995, when Alex Rodriguez (1), Chipper Jones (3), Derek Jeter (4), Alex Gonzalez (5), Rey Ordonez (20) and Nomar Garciaparra (22) all ranked in the top 22. From ready-to-contribute standouts like Dansby Swanson and J.P. Crawford to lower-level blue chippers like Gleyber Torres and Brendan Rodgers, the top of shortstop prospect class is as good as it has ever been. High-upside teen talents like Kevin Maitan and Delvin Perez add star potential even down the list.

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SHORTSTOPS

1. Dansby Swanson, Braves

2. Gleyber Torres, Yankees

3. Amed Rosario, Mets

4. Willy Adames, Rays

5. J.P. Crawford, Phillies

6. Brendan Rodgers, Rockies

7. Kevin Newman, Pirates

8. Nick Gordon, Twins

9. Kevin Maitan, Braves

10. Delvin Perez, Cardinals

11. Richard Urena, Blue Jays

12. Edmundo Sosa, Cardinals

13. Yu-Cheng Chang, Indians

14. Gavin Lux, Dodgers

15. Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres

16. Cole Tucker, Pirates

17. Drew Jackson, Mariners

18. Gilbert Lara, Brewers

19. Wilmer Difo, Nationals

20. Gavin Cecchini, Mets