Shortstops inMLB The Show 23have to handle more batted balls than any other position on the infield. Because they play deep in the gap, they need to have a big arm in addition to great fielding. The best defensive player on the team usually winds up a shortstop.
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The best of them also add offense and speed to their arsenal. Often batting at the top of the order, gamers will be counting on shortstops to get big innings started. InMLB The Show 23an elite shortstop can be a run-producing machine on offense and a run-saving machine on defense.
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The Astros won the World Series last year and the front office was not bashful about winning on the backs of incredible infielders. Pena was one of them, locking down the shortstop position with confidence.
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The Cardinals, with one ofthe best third basemen in the gamewhen it comes to defense also have one of the best fielders in the game at shortstop. Opponents hitting on the ground to the left side might as well not even run to first base.
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The Brewers are ateam with a hole at second baseand they lean on Adames to fill in some of that void. He does all that and then some, hitting for surprising power in addition to the usual speed, defense, and contact.
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Because the Blue Jays have one ofthe league’s best first basemen, Bichette is free to hit for contact near the top of the order. That’s something he’s among the baseball’s finest at doing.
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The Rangersneed a better left fielderto help with power though they have to be pleased with Seager’s consistency. He’s got the power of a left fielder and the contact hitting of a second baseman.
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The Padres arein the market for a better catcher, but they couldn’t be happier with their shortstop situation. Bogaerts is one of the best contact hitters in baseball, perfect for a team that has big power to drive runs home.
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If the Cubs manage tofind a better closer out there, they could be holding onto more of the leads that Swanson gives them. He’s a contact hitter, fierce on the basepaths, and lights-out on defense.
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The Mets rely on some ofthe best starting pitching in baseballbut Lindor is what makes things work on the scoreboard. Lindor has no hole in his game, is able to hit for power and contact, can run the basepaths, and fields tough grounders.
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The Twins aren’t often thought of as one ofthe best teams in baseballbut they play like it. Defensively, any ball in Correa’s direction is as good as an out.
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The Phillies feature one ofthe best catchers in the gamebehind the plate and the best shortstop in the game on the infield. Turner hits for contact and has lightning-quick speed on the basepaths.
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