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
MLB has completed its first five weeks, with big storylines ready to take focus. We are approaching the time of the year when numerous players start to find their groove and top prospects start receiving their calls to the Major Leagues. Below is a breakdown of Week 6’s top second basemen.
1. 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
Edman continues his hot start, leading MLB second basemen with eight home runs and 19 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
Chisholm raised his season total to seven home runs, 15 RBI, and six stolen bases.
3. 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 has produced great all-around numbers, slashing .333/.373/.435 with three home runs, 14 RBI, and eight stolen bases.
4. 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 has produced for a hot Chicago lineup, slashing .300/.343/.356 with 14 RBI and six stolen bases.
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
A major producer in the league’s 5th-best offense, Brendan Donovan is slashing .366/.406/.538 with three home runs and 14 RBI.
6. Ozzie Albies, Atlanta Braves
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)
Yet to reach a hot streak, Albies has still produced four home runs and 12 RBI.
7. 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
Cleveland’s Arias has been a second base sleeper, slashing .280/.329/.493 with four home runs and 11 RBI.
8. 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
Strikeouts have been a concern, but the Reds’ second baseman has four home runs and 10 RBI.
9. 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
The rookie has quietly slashed .265/.292/.441 with three home runs, 12 RBI, and two stolen bases.
10. 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 Red Sox have received great production from the rookie as he’s slashing .294/.396/.459 with three home runs and eight RBI.
