PHOENIX, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 29: Ketel Marte #4 of the Arizona Diamondbacks celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field on September 29, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
The first 12 weeks of the 2025 season are in the books. Injuries are starting to stack up, but numerous players continue their great performances and are headed for the All-Star Game. Below are the top 10 power rankings for second basemen heading into Week 13.
1. Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays
May 14, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) hits a single against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Lowe leads MLB second basemen with 13 home runs and 36 RBI.
2. Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks
Jun 4, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) hits an RBI single against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Over the past month, Marte has a 1.051 OPS with seven home runs and 14 RBI.
3. Gleyber Torres, Detroit Tigers
May 3, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA;
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) forced out at first base against the Los Angeles Angels during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images
Torres has totaled seven home runs and 33 RBI.
4. Tommy Edman, Los Angeles Dodgers
Apr 15, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Tommy Edman (25) reacts at second base after hitting a double in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium. All players wore #42 for Jackie Robinson Day. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Dodgers’ second baseman has nine home runs and 33 RBI.
5. Brendan Donovan, St. Louis Cardinals
May 18, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (33) doubles in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Donovan is slashing .310/.379/.440 with four home runs, 26 RBI, and leads MLB second basemen with 77 hits.
6. Nico Hoerner, Chicago Cubs
May 5, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) is greeted after scoring against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Hoerner is slashing .284/.329/.354 with 73 hits, 29 RBI, and 13 stolen bases.
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
Turang leads MLB second basemen with 15 stolen bases while having four home runs and 26 RBI.
8. Jackson Holliday, Baltimore Orioles
Apr 11, 20024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holiday (7) bats against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Holliday has four home runs and 15 RBI in the past month.
9. Willi Castro, Minnesota Twins
Mar 29, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Willi Castro (50) reacts after hitting a one run double against the St. Louis Cardinals during the second inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Castro is slashing .280/.360/.476 with four home runs.
10. Marcus Semien, Texas Rangers
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – APRIL 09: Marcus Semien #2 of the Texas Rangers waits for a pitch during the fifth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Globe Life Field on April 09, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Over the past month, Semien is showing signs of heating up with an .850 OPS and four home runs.
