by The following 2013 Fantasy Baseball Shortstop Rankings are based on standard 5×5 scoring. Hitting categories include BA, HRs, Runs, RBIs, and SBs. While the overall ranking is based in large part on the player’s projected performance, we also take into account upside and risk. Although several players are eligible at multiple positions, they are listed at the position that they will likely play the most in 2013. All leagues have different position eligibility requirements so be sure to check your settings before draft day.
2013 Rankings: C | 1B | 2B | SS | 3B | OF | SP | RP | 
Cheatsheet
| Rank | Tier | Player | Tm | AB | H | AVG | HR | R | RBI | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Troy Tulowitzki | COL | 181 | 52 | 0.287 | 8 | 33 | 27 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | Hanley Ramirez | LA | 604 | 155 | 0.257 | 24 | 79 | 92 | 21 |
| 3 | 2 | Starlin Castro | CHC | 646 | 183 | 0.283 | 14 | 78 | 78 | 25 |
| 4 | 2 | Ian Desmond | WAS | 513 | 150 | 0.292 | 25 | 72 | 73 | 21 |
| 5 | 2 | Jose Reyes | TOR | 642 | 184 | 0.287 | 11 | 86 | 57 | 40 |
| 6 | 2 | Elvis Andrus | TEX | 629 | 180 | 0.286 | 3 | 85 | 62 | 21 |
| 7 | 2 | Asdrubal Cabrera | CLE | 555 | 150 | 0.270 | 16 | 70 | 68 | 9 |
| 8 | 3 | Derek Jeter | NYY | 683 | 216 | 0.316 | 15 | 99 | 58 | 9 |
| 9 | 3 | Jimmy Rollins | PHI | 632 | 158 | 0.250 | 23 | 102 | 68 | 30 |
| 10 | 3 | Everth Cabrera | SD | 398 | 98 | 0.246 | 2 | 49 | 24 | 44 |
| 11 | 3 | Alcides Escobar | KC | 605 | 177 | 0.293 | 5 | 68 | 52 | 35 |
| 12 | 4 | Erick Aybar | LAA | 517 | 150 | 0.290 | 8 | 67 | 45 | 20 |
| 13 | 4 | Alexei Ramirez | CWS | 593 | 157 | 0.265 | 9 | 59 | 73 | 20 |
| 14 | 4 | J.J. Hardy | BAL | 663 | 158 | 0.238 | 22 | 85 | 68 | 0 |
| 15 | 4 | Andrelton Simmons | ATL | 166 | 48 | 0.289 | 3 | 17 | 19 | 1 |
| 16 | 4 | Zack Cozart | CIN | 561 | 138 | 0.246 | 15 | 72 | 35 | 4 |
| 17 | 5 | Jed Lowrie | OAK | 340 | 83 | 0.244 | 16 | 43 | 42 | 2 |
| 18 | 5 | Stephen Drew | BOS | 287 | 64 | 0.223 | 7 | 38 | 28 | 1 |
| 19 | 5 | Jean Segura | MLW | 151 | 39 | 0.258 | 0 | 19 | 14 | 7 |
| 20 | 5 | Marco Scutaro | SF | 620 | 190 | 0.306 | 7 | 87 | 74 | 9 |
| 21 | 5 | Hiroyuki Nakajima | OAK | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 5 | Dee Gordon | LA | 303 | 69 | 0.228 | 1 | 38 | 17 | 32 |
