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2024 second base rankings: Iron man Marcus Semien leads AL, depth rules NL
View Date:2024-12-23 16:16:35
Power or speed? At second base, you may not have to choose one or the other. Several of the top second basemen in the game offer both qualities − though they may come in different proportions.
Marcus Semien's five-category goodness rules the American League. The Rangers stalwart led the AL with 122 runs scored, while hitting 29 home runs and stealing 14 bases last season. But other than Jose Altuve and Gleyber Torres, the rest of the position is filled with inconsistent or unproven players. Keep an eye on Oakland's Zack Gelof, who had 14 homers and 14 steals in just 69 games as a rookie.
In the National League, Mookie Betts is making the full-time move to second (though he's still fantasy-eligible in the outfield as well). He's coming off a career-high 39 homers a year ago, while the Braves' Ozzie Albies slugged 33 and led the position with 109 RBI. If you really need speed, Nico Hoerner (43 steals), Ha-Seong Kim (38) and Bryson Stott (31) are available a few rounds later.
Fantasy baseball second base rankings for 2024
- Mookie Betts, Dodgers NL1
- Marcus Semien, Rangers AL1
- Ozzie Albies, Braves NL2
- Jose Altuve, Astros AL2
- Nico Hoerner, Cubs NL3
- Matt McLain, Reds NL4
- Ha-seong Kim, Padres NL5
- Gleyber Torres, Yankees AL3
- Bryson Stott, Phillies NL6
- Thairo Estrada, Giants NL7
- Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks NL8
- Andres Gimenez, Guardians AL4
- Zack Gelof, A's AL5
- Luis Arraez, Marlins NL9
- Tommy Edman, Cardinals NL10
- Nolan Gorman, Cardinals NL11
- Brandon Drury, Angels AL6
- Jonathan India, Reds NL12
- Edouard Julien, Twins AL7
- Gavin Lux, Dodgers NL13
- Ryan McMahon, Rockies NL14
- Luis Rengifo, Angels AL8
- Jorge Polanco, Mariners AL9
- Whit Merrifield, Phillies NL15
- Brendan Donovan, Cardinals NL16
- Jeff McNeil, Mets NL17
- Brandon Lowe, Rays AL10
- Jake Cronenworth, Padres NL18
- Jordan Westburg, Orioles AL11
- Brice Turang, Brewers NL19
- Brendan Rodgers, Rockies NL20
- Zach McKinstry, Tigers AL12
- Jon Berti, Marlins NL21
- Amed Rosario-, Rays AL13
- Davis Schneider, Blue Jays AL14
- Luis Garcia, Nationals NL22
- Geraldo Perdomo, Diamondbacks NL23
- Jose Caballero, Rays AL15
- Michael Massey, Royals AL16
- Miguel Vargas, Dodgers NL24
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