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MLB: Top 10 Second Basemen Right Now

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 30: Ozzie Albies #1 of the Atlanta Braves in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

These are the top 10 2B entering the week:

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.

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