6. DJ LeMahieu – Colorado Rockies
Despite being one of the best players on the Colorado Rockies, DJ LeMahieu doesn’t get the recognition he deserves. Both Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon garner most of the national attention for the Rockies. And for a good reason too, Arenado finished fourth in the NL MVP voting in 2017, while Blackmon finished fifth.
However, LeMahieu is another talented player that the Rockies possess. And with that, he ranks sixth on this top 10-second basemen list.
LeMahieu’s played seven seasons in the big leagues. The 29-year-old has established himself as a gap-to-gap hitter out in Colorado. Even with the altitude at Coors Field, LeMahieu doesn’t hit many home runs.
Last season, in 155 games, LeMahieu hit .310/.374/.409 with eight home runs, 64 RBI, 95 runs and a 2.9 bWAR. He recorded 189 hits, which gave him the second most hits among NL second baseman. His .310 batting average was also second highest in the NL among second baseman.
Not only is LeMahieu good with the bat, but his glovework stands out too. In 2017, LeMahieu won the NL Gold Glove. As an overall player, LeMahieu is one of the best when it comes to second basemen.
5. Robinson Cano – Seattle Mariners
Even though Robinson Cano‘s past his prime, he continues to produce for the Seattle Mariners at second base. Although his 2017 campaign wasn’t as good as the previous one, he still provided another All-Star season. In his 13-year career, Cano’s made the All-Star team eight times.
Not only is Cano one of the best players on the Mariners’ team, but he also provides a lot of leadership and experience for the club. Something this team desperately needs, as they look to avoid missing the playoffs for a 16th straight season.
Cano’s 2017 stats include a slash line of .280/.338/.453 with 23 home runs, 97 RBI, 79 runs and a 3.4 bWAR. His 97 RBI ranked second among AL second baseman.
Being one of the top second basemen over the past decade, Cano could begin to decline as he climbs closer to his 40s. But with the talent that Cano possess, it wouldn’t surprise anyone if Cano remains on this top 10 list over the next few seasons.