Monday's Shortstop Value Rankings
Here are theScore's shortstop value rankings for Monday, April 11:
Value Rankings
C | 1B/DH | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP
Top Options
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| J.J. Hardy (BAL) | at BOS | 9 |
| Ketel Marte (SEA) | vs. TEX | 9 |
| Carlos Correa (HOU) | vs. KC | 9 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera (NYM) | vs. MIA | 8 |
| Wilmer Flores (NYM) | vs. MIA | 8 |
Hardy is a .308 hitter in 39 at-bats against David Price in his career, with five extra base hits, but zero home runs. Don't be surprised if the right-handed hitter lofts one over the green monster on Monday night.
Cabrera is the everyday SS, but don't be surprised if Flores starts at another position given his success against Jarred Cosart in his career (4-for-10 with a big fly).
Mid-Tier Targets
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts (BOS) | vs. BAL | 7 |
| Jose Iglesias (DET) | vs. PIT | 7 |
| Zack Cozart (CIN) | at CHC | 7 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria (MIA) | at NYM | 6 |
| Alcides Escobar (KC) | at HOU | 6 |
| Addison Russell (CHC) | vs. CIN | 5 |
| Jonathan Villar (MIL) | at STL | 5 |
| Alexei Ramirez (SD) | at PHI | 5 |
| Elvis Andrus (TEX) | at SEA | 5 |
| Jimmy Rollins (CWS) | at MIN | 5 |
| Marcus Semien (OAK) | vs. LAA | 5 |
Iglesias is a career .313 hitter against LHP, compared to a .279 average against RHPs. LHP Jon Niese could be in trouble against a Tigers lineup loaded with right-handed power threats.
Nothing to See Here
| NAME | OPPONENT | VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Ian Desmond (TEX) | at SEA | 4 |
| Jordy Mercer (PIT) | at DET | 4 |
| Andrelton Simmons (LAA) | at OAK | 3 |
| Eugenio Suarez (CIN) | at CHC | 3 |
| Freddy Galvis (PHI) | vs. SD | 2 |
| Eduardo Escobar (MIN) | vs. CWS | 2 |
| Erick Aybar (ATL) | at WAS | 2 |
Aybar is just 3-for-20 against Max Scherzer in his career. His leadoff status in Atlanta's order is the only thing keeping him from having a "1 value".