20 shortest active players in MLB

Who are the shortest players in MLB in 2024? Take a look at the list below for a run down of the players at the bottom of the height leaderboard in baseball.

Shortest MLB Players

No. 1: Jose Altuve, IF, Astros

• Height: 5’6″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .309/.359/.464, 17 doubles, 13 home runs, 24 walks and 41 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 87

No. 2: Dominic Fletcher, OF, White Sox

• Height: 5’6″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .173/.253/.227, four doubles, six walks and six RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 27

No. 3: Ryan Bliss, IF, Mariners

• Height: 5’6″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .228/.302/.368, three doubles, a triple, a home run, five walks and seven RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 22

No. 4: Marcus Stroman, P, Yankees

• Height: 5’7″
• 2024 Pitching Appearances: 18 (All starts)
• 2024 Pitching Record: 7-0
• 2024 Pitching Stats: 3.67 ERA, 1.301 WHIP, 6.8 K/9

No. 5: Enmanuel Valdez, IF, Red Sox

• Height: 5’8″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .226/.282/.402, 11 doubles, six home runs, 14 walks and 26 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 55

No. 6: Dónovan Solano, IF, Padres

• Height: 5’8″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .286/.347/.403, nine doubles, three home runs, 12 walks and 19 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 47

No. 7: Alejandro Kirk, C, Blue Jays

• Height: 5’8″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .216/.295/.311, eight doubles, two home runs, 18 walks and 22 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 49

No. 8: Willie Calhoun, IF, Angels

• Height: 5’8″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .269/.339/.383, 13 doubles, two home runs, 17 walks and 12 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 51

No. 9: Vinny Capra, IF, Brewers

• Height: 5’8″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .200/.200/.400, a double
• 2024 Games Played: 2

No. 10: Masataka Yoshida, OF, Red Sox

• Height: 5’8″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .252/.318/.348, six doubles, three home runs, 10 walks and 19 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 44

No. 11: Yuki Matsui, P, Padres

• Height: 5’8″
• 2024 Pitching Appearances: 41 (All in relief)
• 2024 Pitching Record: 3-0
• 2024 Pitching Stats: 3.52 ERA, 1.304 WHIP, 8.9 K/9

No. 12: Ozzie Albies, IF, Braves

• Height: 5’8″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .261/.315/.414, 24 doubles, a triple, eight home runs, 22 walks and 44 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 81

No. 13: Sam Moll, P, Reds

• Height: 5’9″
• 2024 Pitching Appearances: 27 (All in relief)
• 2024 Pitching Record: 0-0
• 2024 Pitching Stats: 2.91 ERA, 0.969 WHIP, 9.1 K/9

No. 14: Davis Schneider, OF, Blue Jays

• Height: 5’9″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .211/.305/.394, 15 doubles, 10 home runs, 31 walks and 35 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 77

No. 15: Jose Caballero, IF, Rays

• Height: 5’9″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .241/.301/.369, 12 doubles, a triple, six home runs, 16 walks and 24 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 75

No. 16: Steven Kwan, OF, Guardians

• Height: 5’9″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .358/.413/.529, 13 doubles, two triples, nine home runs, 21 walks and 27 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 63

No. 17: José Ramírez, IF, Guardians

• Height: 5’9″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .269/.320/.526, 18 doubles, a triple, 23 home runs, 26 walks and 76 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 86

No. 18: Cedric Mullins, OF, Orioles

• Height: 5’9″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .216/.260/.378, nine doubles, three triples, nine home runs, 14 walks and 29 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 77

No. 19: Joey Ortiz, IF, Brewers

• Height: 5’9″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .269/.373/.444, 13 doubles, two triples, seven home runs, 35 walks and 28 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 70

No. 20: Ceddanne Rafaela, OF, Red Sox

• Height: 5’9″
• 2024 Batting Stats: .241/.269/.414, 14 doubles, three triples, 11 home runs, 11 walks and 50 RBI
• 2024 Games Played: 86