These are the top 8 second basemen in MLB right now. What do you value most in a second basemen? Is it power? Defense? Speed? Average? The best all-around player? Let us know!
1. Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks
Sep 20, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Marte has three consecutive seasons with 20+ home runs and 50+ RBI. He has been amazing all season long, when healthy.
2. Jazz Chisholm, New York Yankees
Jul 20, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) hits a double to drive in a run against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Chisholm is the only MLB second baseman with 20+ home runs, 50+ RBI, and 15+ stolen bases. His batting average isn’t great, but he is a dynamic part of a very good offense.
3. Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays
Jul 2, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) doubles against the Oakland Athletics in the sixth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Lowe has three straight seasons with 20+ home runs and 55+ RBI. He is overshadowed by Junior Caminero in the Rays offense.
4. Gleyber Torres, Detroit Tigers
Jul 13, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) hits a sacrifice fly to score a run in the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Torres is on pace to set a career high in RBI. He has fit in perfectly with the Tigers and has been a major past of their success.
5. Jackson Holliday, Baltimore Orioles
Jul 20, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (7) hits a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Holliday is second on Baltimore in hits, home runs, and total bases. The Orioles haven’t had the season they exepcted to, but their young star has shown plenty of promise.
6. Brendan Donovan, St. Louis Cardinals
Jul 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second base Brendan Donovan (33) hits against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Donovan leads the Cardinals in at-bats and hits. He was a traded candidate at the dealine, but the Cards held onto him as a building block for the future.
7. Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers
Jul 21, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (2) hits a double against the Seattle Mariners during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Turang has been a leader of the first-place Brewers, with 10+ home runs, 55+ RBI, and 20+ stolen bases. He will look to finish the season strong.
8. Nico Hoerner, Chicago Cubs
Sep 21, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) points after he tags out Washington Nationals second baseman Luis García Jr. (2) on an attempted steal during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Hoerner is one of two MLB second basemen with 130+ hits and 20+ stolen bases. He is one of many Cubs hitters who are having a great year.
By Louis Friedl 
Angel Atienza-Romero