ARLINGTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 5: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the third inning at Globe Life Field on September 5, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. Altuve hit a home run in each of his first three at bats. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
These are the top 10 second baseman in MLB right now:
1. Ketel Marte, Arizona Diamondbacks
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)
Marte had a career year in 2024 finishing with 36 home runs and 95 RBI.
2. Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 18: Jose Altuve #27 and Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros high-five prior to Game Three of the American League Championship Series against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on October 18, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Altuve bounced back in 2024 finishing with 20 home runs, 65 RBI, and 22 stolen bases.
3. 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)
Semien had a strong 2024 season finishing with 23 home runs, 74 RBI, and eight stolen bases.
4. Luis Garcia Jr., Washington Nationals
2024 was Garcia Jr.’s best season where he hit 18 home runs, drove in 70 runs, and stole 22 bases.
5. Nico Hoerner, Chicago Cubs
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 29: Nico Hoerner #2 of the Chicago Cubs bats in a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on September 29, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.(Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)
Hoerner put together a third straight strong season with a .273 average, seven home runs, and 31 stolen bases.
6. Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers
Turang capped off a career year in 2024 reaching seven home runs, 57 RBI, and 50 stolen bases.
7. Bryson Stott, Philadelphia Phillies
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 02: Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrates a double during the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 02, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Stott enters 2025 after finishing last season with 11 home runs, 57 RBI, and 32 stolen bases.
8. Colt Keith, Detroit Tigers
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 08: Colt Keith #33 of the Detroit Tigers looks on during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Keith’s rookie season saw him reach 13 home runs, 61 RBI, and seven stolen bases.
9. Andres Gimenez, Toronto Blue Jays
Gimenez enters 2025 after finishing a second straight season with 60+ RBI, 9+ home runs, and 30 stolen bases.
10. Jonathan India, Kansas City Royals
India enters 2025 with Kansas City after finishing 2024 with 15 home runs, 58 RBI, and 13 stolen bases as a member of the Reds.
