Who are the top 15 second baseman in MLB History?
They say if you are going to win in baseball, you need to be strong up the middle. We’ve already talked about catcher in this space, and others on the site have talked about pitching and shortstop. Now, we are going to talk about second baseman.
There are plenty of excellent second baseman in the game today. Jose Altuve was the AL MVP last season. Gleyber Torres has been huge for the New York Yankees this season.
You may think of second base as more of a defensive position, but there has been some excellent offensive players at the position as well throughout MLB history. Many a Hall of Famer and player with 3,000 hits played the position throughout the years, and when you look throughout the game now, the position is as healthy as it has ever been.
Of course, defense at this position is important as well. You need someone who can make a quick turn on a double play and enough range to go in the hole. Now, you need someone with a strong arm who can play in right field in the shift against left-handed pull hitters.
So who are the top 15 second baseman of all-time? Better question is, how many of them are currently playing in the game today? Well, there’s only one way to find out. Let’s dive into the countdown with a player that many believe should be enshrined in Cooperstown but isn’t quite yet.