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
Week two is in the books. Many players are off to hot starts, while others are picking up the pace after a slow start. Below is a breakdown of the top 10 second basemen heading into Week 3.
1. 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 entered Sunday with two home runs and four RBI in his last 19 at-bats.
2. 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
In the past week, Lowe has had two home runs and six RBI.
3. 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)
The rookie second baseman entered Sunday slashing .375/.476/.750 with one home run and four RBI.
4. Jazz Chisolm Jr., New York Yankees
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)
He has shown power, contact, speed, and a solid glove.
5. Brooks Baldwin, Chicago White Sox
Apr 1, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Brooks Baldwin (27) hits a sacrifice fly RBI during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Baldwin is looking like a bright spot in the White Sox lineup after hitting one home run in the past seven days.
6. 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
Castros entered Sunday with one home run over his last nine at-bats.
7. Nolan Gorman, St. Louis Cardinals
PITTSBURGH, PA – JULY 22: Nolan Gorman #16 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates his solo home run in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 22, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Over his past four at-bats, Gorman is slashing .750/.750/.1.500 with one home run.
8. 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 entered Sunday with one home run and two RBI over his last 18 at-bats.
9. Luis Garcia, Washington Nationals
Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals second base Luis Garcia Jr. (2) hits a single during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Garcia is off to a slow start but has had one home run in the past seven days.
10. 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
Lopez entered Sunday with five hits, one home run, and three RBI in the past week.
