In baseball and softball, second baseman, abbreviated 2B, is a fielding position in the infield, between second and first base. The second baseman often possesses quick hands and feet, needs the ability to get rid of the ball quickly, and must be able to make the pivot on a double play.

1 day ago · The all-time leader in home runs by a second baseman (377), Kent revolutionized power expectations for the position. The 2000 NL MVP drove in 100+ runs eight times, unprecedented for a second baseman. His offensive output (55.4 WAR) and five All-Star selections cement his legacy among the position’s elite.

Nov 9, 2024 · For now, let's dive into the top 25 second basemen of the 2024 season. 25. Nolan Gorman, St. Louis Cardinals. Gorman hit .203 with a 37.6 percent strikeout rate and provided poor defensive...

Jul 11, 2016 · Who are the greatest second basemen in MLB history? We count down the top 10 on All-Time #MLBrank.

Mar 8, 2023 · Who’s the greatest MLB second baseman of all time? With 127 WAR, a 1.010 career OPS, 2,930 hits, and 301 home runs, and six seasons with a WAR of 10+, Rogers Hornsby may be the greatest MLB second baseman of all time.

The greatest second basemen in baseball ranked by career, peak, and prime value. Jackie Robinson, Rod Carew, Rogers Hornsby. Rankings updated through 2024.

Jan 24, 2025 · In 154 games, his 104 wRC+ ranked 8th among qualified second basemen. Now a 27-year-old, the question becomes whether he’ll return to an All-Star caliber player with Detroit. Torres isn’t the only second baseman who’s entering the 2025 season with a new team, as this will be Jonathan India’s first year with the Kansas City Royals.

Jan 25, 2023 · Donovan led all second basemen with a .394 OBP in 2022. Polanco recorded a 117 OPS+ in 2022. Lowe posted a .383 SLG and 104 WRC+ in 2022. Semien leads all MLB players with 538 games played since 2019. Giménez placed 2nd in MLB with 16 defensive runs saved and 12 outs above average in '22.

Apr 17, 2019 · These rankings only consider seasons and careers from 1901 and after. The stats for each player only includes stats from after 1901. To be eligible offensive players have to have 1,500 career plate appearances, starting pitchers have to have 75 career starts, and relief pitchers need to have 350 career innings pitched.

The second baseman positions himself between the first- and second-base bags (closer to second base), typically toward the back of the infield dirt. Second basemen require quick lateral movement to reach balls hit to their right and left.