In baseball and softball, second baseman, abbreviated 2B, is a fielding position in the infield, between second and first base. The second baseman often possesses quick hands and feet, needs the ability to get rid of the ball quickly, and must be able to make the pivot on a double play.

Mar 8, 2023 · Who’s the greatest MLB second baseman of all time? With 127 WAR, a 1.010 career OPS, 2,930 hits, and 301 home runs, and six seasons with a WAR of 10+, Rogers Hornsby may be the greatest MLB second baseman of all time.

Jul 11, 2016 · Who are the greatest second basemen in MLB history? We count down the top 10 on All-Time #MLBrank.

Jan 24, 2025 · In 154 games, his 104 wRC+ ranked 8th among qualified second basemen. Now a 27-year-old, the question becomes whether he’ll return to an All-Star caliber player with Detroit. Torres isn’t the only second baseman who’s entering the 2025 season with a new team, as this will be Jonathan India’s first year with the Kansas City Royals.

Nov 9, 2024 · For now, let's dive into the top 25 second basemen of the 2024 season. 25. Nolan Gorman, St. Louis Cardinals. Gorman hit .203 with a 37.6 percent strikeout rate and provided poor defensive...

6 days ago · From Rogers Hornsby’s incredible .358 career batting average to Jeff Kent’s record-breaking power numbers, these legendary second basemen revolutionized baseball with their exceptional skills and achievements.

1 day ago · Share With Other Baseball Fans:Last Updated: February 10th, 2025 by Michael SchatzDiscover baseball’s most legendary second basemen who revolutionized the position through their exceptional hitting abilities. From Rogers Hornsby’s incredible .424 batting average to Jeff Kent’s power-hitting records, these players defined excellence at second base throughout baseball history. Each star ...

Jan 25, 2023 · Donovan led all second basemen with a .394 OBP in 2022. Polanco recorded a 117 OPS+ in 2022. Lowe posted a .383 SLG and 104 WRC+ in 2022. Semien leads all MLB players with 538 games played since 2019. Giménez placed 2nd in MLB with 16 defensive runs saved and 12 outs above average in '22.

The greatest second basemen in baseball ranked by career, peak, and prime value. Jackie Robinson, Rod Carew, Rogers Hornsby. Rankings updated through 2024.

3 days ago · Injuries have robbed Matt McLain of the ability to establish himself as an elite second baseman, as in 2024 he didn’t play a single MLB or MiLB game. In 2023 he was impressive, posting a 3.1 ...