PHOENIX – While the spotlight around the MLB tends to favor power hitters and big-market resonance, Perdomo quietly produced one of the league’s most balanced seasons at shortstop, blending elite discipline with underrated defensive value. Geraldo Perdomo didn’t just get snubbed from MLB’s 2nd-Team honors; he became the latest example of how recognition often lags behind popularity.
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Arizona Diamondbacks Geraldo Perdomo (2) hits the game winning RBI-single to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4 in the ninth inning at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 23, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic
Geraldo Perdomo’s case to make the All-MLB second team:
#Dbacks All-MLB recipients (since the award was established in 2019).
’19: Greinke (2nd team)
’20-’22: None
’23: Carroll (1st), Gallen (1st)
’24: Marte (1st)
’25: Marte (1st), Carroll (2nd)Did Geraldo Perdomo get robbed of 2nd team honors?
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Look beneath the surface numbers, and the case strengthens. Perdomo formed a profile built on reliability rather than flash. Arizona leaned on him as a stabilizer as his OBP-driven approach helped lengthen the lineup when the D-backs needed it the most. When comparing his numbers to those of Toronto’s Bo Bichette, who ended up as the SS for the second team honors, Perdomo has more than a case.
Aug 10, 2025; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo (2) throws a ball as a broken bat rolls towards his against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field on Aug. 10, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Perdomo’s game is psychological as much as statistical with his patience at the plate, poise in high-leverage infield reads, and an awareness that shortstop leadership isn’t just about the spectacular play, but the prevention of chaos. Fans in Arizona see it nightly. National voters, disconnected from the regional context, often miss how a player shapes a team’s identity.
Sep 16, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring in the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
This snub lands at a moment when the Diamondbacks are building a long-term competitive core. Recognition matters as contract leverage, league reputation, and even All-Star momentum tie into these lists. For fans, Perdomo’s omission is a reminder that small-market excellence requires louder advocacy. Perdomo’s value isn’t diminished by being overlooked. If awards aim to reflect impact, the metrics and the on-field reality both point to the same conclusion that maybe Arizona’s shortstop deserved to be on that list.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
