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)
The first week of the 2025 season has passed. Numerous players are off to a hot start. Below is a breakdown of the top ten second basemen heading into week 2.
1. Jorge Polanco, Seattle Mariners
Mar 29, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hits an RBI-single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
In three games, Polanco is slashing .500/.500/.800.
2. Kristian Campbell, Boston Red Sox
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Kristian Campbell #28 of the Boston Red Sox poses for a portrait during photo day at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 18, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Campbell has one home run, one RBI, and nine total bases.
3. Otto Lopez, Miami Marlins
Mar 28, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez (6) hits a two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
In 11 at-bats, Lopez has one home run, four RBI, and eight total bases.
4. 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)
In three games, Altuve is slashing .455/.500/.455.
5. 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 two RBI in the team’s first two games.
6. 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 has accumulated seven total bases in his first 14 at-bats.
7. Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Pittsburgh Pirates
Mar 27, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa (7) throws to first base but cannot retire Miami Marlins third baseman Graham Pauley (not pictured) during the third inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Kiner-Falefa slashed .333/.538/.333 during the first week of the season.
8. Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays
Mar 28, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second base Brandon Lowe (8) singles during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Lowe has three hits in his first nine at-bats.
9. 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)
In seven at-bats, Stott has one home run and two RBI.
10. Jackson Holliday, Baltimore Orioles
Aug 19, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holiday (7) drives in a run on a fielder’s choice during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Holliday has one home run and six total bases in his first 11 at-bats.
