MLB Projections: Top 10 Second Basemen for the 2020 Season
By Manny Gómez
MLB Projections: Top 10 Second Basemen in 2020
#9 – Adalberto Mondesi, Kansas City Royals
Adalberto Mondesi is one of those rare talents that managed to see big-league time at the young age of 20. He didn’t, however, get to play full-time until the 2019 season, his fourth MLB season.
In that time, the son of slugger Raul Mondesi established himself as the complete opposite of his dad. While Raul could post a 30/30 season at will, Adalberto won’t. Instead, he’ll trade in a couple of home runs for speed.
During the 2019 season, Adalberto stole 43 bag, 2nd in the league. What’s more, he led the league in triples with 10.
#8 – Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays
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Brandon Lowe started the 2019 season with a bang. Through 63 games, he slashed .293 / .350 / .560, establishing himself as one of the best hitters in the American League. Soon after, however, Lowe was sidelined with an injury for more than 2-months.
Upon returning, Lowe struggled to maintain a strong presence at the plate and in the end, he finished the season slashing .270 / .336 / .514. Which actually isn’t all that bad.
#7 – DJ LeMahieu, New York Yankees
Last season, DJ LeMahieu made some noise in the AL MVP voting. In the end, he fell short, placing 4th behind Mike Trout, Alex Bregman, and Marcus Semien.
As a member of the New York Yankees, however, there was no player more valuable the DJ. He filled in at multiple positions seamlessly and did everything he could, literally to keep the Yanks alive in the postseason against the Houston Astros.
LeMahieu did just turn 31, however, and should start to see a touch of a decline at the position, which is why he lands in the 7-spot in this ranking. Don’t be surprised if he continues his elite production next season, though. Given that he can focus on second base next year, he may be able to surprise some folks.