Shortstop Revolution: Veterans Fall, Youth Rise | MLB News

The shortstop position is in freefall—veterans are fading fast, batting averages plummeting to 1975 lows, and offensive output ranking near the bottom. No shortstop over 30 is having a solid season, with stars like Mookie Betts, Xander Bogaerts, and Dansby Swanson posting career-worst stats. Blame it on speed: younger, athletic players are dominating, forcing teams to bench veterans and promote rookies. Injuries compound the chaos, accelerating a generational shift as baseball’s most demanding position rewrites its playbook.

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