TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The first four weeks of the 2025 season are behind us, and numerous players are off to hot starts. As the weather starts heating up across the country, there will be players finally breaking out of early-season slumps and the start of teams calling up their top prospects. Below is a breakdown of the top 10 second basemen in MLB heading into Week 5.
1. Tommy Edman, Los Angeles Dodgers
Apr 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Tommy Edman (25) hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Edman is one of the hottest hitters this season, slashing .280/.318/.585 with seven home runs and 15 RBI.
2. Jazz Chisholm, New York Yankees
Apr 5, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (13) steals second base against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Through 21 games, Chisholm has six home runs, 12 RBI, and five stolen bases.
3. Kyren Paris, Los Angeles Angels
Apr 9, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Kyren Paris (19) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Angels’ second baseman has cooled down but owns a .306/.404/.673 slash line with five home runs and eight RBI.
4. Gabriel Arias, Cleveland Guardians
Apr 12, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Gabriel Arias (13) hits an RBI single in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
An early-season breakout, Arias has four home runs and 10 RBI.
5. Ozzie Albies, Atlanta Braves
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 12: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves in action against the New York Mets during game one of a doubleheader at Citi Field on August 12, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Fully healthy, Albies is off to a hot start with four home runs, 11 RBI, and two stolen bases.
6. Brendan Donovan, St. Louis Cardinals
Mar 30, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (33) breaks his bat as he singled to centerfield in the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images
Donovan has feasted on MLB pitching, slashing .370/.402/.556 with three home runs and 13 RBI.
7. Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers
Apr 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Milwaukee Brewers second base Brice Turang (2) hits a two RBI double in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
The Milwaukee second baseman is off to a quick start, trying to replicate last year’s production as he’s slashed .313/.349/.438 with three home runs, 10 RBI, and five stolen bases.
8. Kristian Campbell, Boston Red Sox
Apr 2, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell (28) hits a double during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
The Red Sox’s rookie has three home runs and six RBI through 20 games.
9. Matt McLain, Cincinnati Reds
Apr 18, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (9) hits a home run during the fourth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
After missing the entire 2024 season, McLain has four home runs and nine RBI through 41 at-bats.
10. Andres Gimenez, Toronto Blue Jays
Mar 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) celebrates after hitting a double against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
Gimenez leads MLB second basemen with seven stolen bases to go along with three home runs and eight RBI.
