Ranking the Highest MLB Shortstop Contracts of All-Time

Shortstop is a key position in baseball. The player at this position is typically the captain of the infield. Here’s a list of the highest shortstop contracts in MLB.

#7 Alex Rodriguez - 10 years; $275M

A-Rod is an experienced shortstop as he played for the Mariners and the Rangers. But his deal with the Yankees was for third base, since his frenemy Derek Jeter held the fort down at shortstop in Yankee Stadium.

#6 Xander Bogaerts - 11 years; $280M

The 4-time All-Star and SIlver Slugger signed a sweet 11-year deal for $280M with the San Diego Padres in 2022.

#5 Trea Turner - 11 years; $300M

Although Turner may have had a slow rise to fame with his first All-Star appearance being in 2021, he still managed to grab a 11-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.

#4 Corey Seager - 10 years; $325M

Seager was NLCS MVP in 2020 and, post the 2021 season, he signed a 10-year contract with the Texas Rangers.

#3 Fernando Tatis Jr - 14 years; $340M

In 2021, Fernando signed a 14-year long deal with the San Diego Padres for a handsome amount of $340M.

#2 Francisco Lindor - 10 years; $341M

Francisco began competing in the MLB in 2015 and soon, in 2021, signed a 10-year extension contract with the New York Mets.

#1 Carlos Correa - 13 years; $350M

At the top of the list, we have Carlos Correa, having signed a 13-year contract with the San Francisco Giants making his contract the highest for a shortstop in MLB history.

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