Michael Simione’s Second Base Rankings

February 25, 2022

Rank	Player	Team	Position(s)	ADP	Notes
1	Trea Turner	LAD	2B, SS	1.25	The clear number one in my opinion, is very consistent and will give you all five categories. Expect a ton of runs from Turner sitting on top of that Dodgers lineup all season.
2	Ozzie Albies	ATL	2B	17.63	At age 25 Albies put up 30 home runs and 20 stolen bases. He could definitely go 30/20 again next season.
3	Whit Merrifield	KC	2B, OF	32.5	Merrifield is the king of PAs. In the past three seasons, no one has walked up to the plate more than Merrifield. The power might be dwindling but the speed still holds true.
4	Marcus Semien	TEX	2B, SS	41.25	After a monster season, Semien moves to a pitcher’s ballpark and into a lineup that is nowhere near the one in Toronto. He should still be good, just as good.
5	Jorge Polanco	MIN	2B, SS	78.75	Those who have read my work know I am a huge Jorge Polanco and Jonathan India fan. Both can be grabbed in the middle rounds and both provide you with some pop and some speed. I really think these two should be targeted.
6	Jonathan India	CIN	2B	83.63	Those who have read my work know I am a huge Jorge Polanco and Jonathan India fan. Both can be grabbed in the middle rounds and both provide you with some pop and some speed. I really think these two should be targeted.
7	Javier Baez	DET	2B, SS	60.38	The highest EV/FB amongst second baseman belongs to Mr. Baez over here. Sure his plate discipline is horrendous but he keeps producing.
8	Brandon Lowe	TB	2B	79.5	He produced exactly how we thought he would by giving you 39 home runs. Yet his ADP has dropped compared to last season.
9	Jose Altuve	HOU	2B	85.25	The speed is virtually gone for Altuve but he still gives you four categories with a high floor average.
10	Jazz Chisholm Jr.	MIA	2B, SS	69.38	There is a lot of Jazz love out there and I totally get it. I just think there could be a low floor there with his low contact rates.
11	Ketel Marte	ARZ	2B, OF	87.5	If he could just stay healthy I fully believe Marte can be a top-five second baseman. He had a 139 wRC+ last season and a .385 wOBA, both fantastic numbers. Please stay healthy.
12	Tommy Edman	STL	2B, OF	77.13	Edman provides you with a lot of speed and a decent average with double-digit home runs. He’s a great pick if you are thirsty for steals early on.
13	DJ LeMahieu	NYY	1B, 2B, 3B	119.75	After the season we found out that LeMahieu played the entire season injured. A bounceback is likely.
14	Luis Urias	MLW	2B, 3B, SS	149.63	I am a big Luis Urias fan and I think his breakout could continue. In the second half, he hit for a 123 wRC+, .850 OPS, and .217 ISO
15	Chris Taylor	LAD	2B, SS, OF	133.25	Chris Taylor was a nice surprise last season as he finished 2021 with 20 home runs, 92 rubs, and 13 stolen bases. You can expect more of the same in 2022.
16	Ty France	SEA	1B, 2B	151	France took some impressive strides last season. His MaxEV and EV/FB both increased by several points. He also had a 147 wRC+ in the second half while also cutting his strikeout rate by three points.
17	Jake Cronenworth	SD	1B, 2B, SS	122.13	His multi-eligibility makes him an attractive option for your UT, CI, or MI position. While he doesn’t provide a ton of counting stats in one specific category he does help contribute in all five of them.
18	Enrique Hernandez	BOS	2B, OF	221	I love me some Enrique Hernandez because he leads off (his manager loves him), will give you 80 runs, and should give you over 20 home runs.
19	Ryan McMahon	COL	2B, 3B	164.13	McMahon should have 20 home run power once again and finds himself in the middle of that Rockies lineup. The problem is the Coors effect and he’s tough to start on the road.
20	Brendan Rodgers	COL	2B, SS	175.88	Rodgers looks to fill in the two-hole and should see plenty of PAs. A solid average floor with some power potential.
21	Kolten Wong	MLW	2B	176.5	Wong won’t give you a lot of one category but gives you a little bit of everything. 15 home runs and 15 steals is possible and since he looks to be in the leadoff spot he should help you get a bunch of runs.
22	Jonathan Schoop	DET	1B, 2B	203	Schoop provides plenty of value since he is an accumulator who will see plenty of plate appearances on a Detroit Tigers team.
23	Max Muncy	LAD	1B, 2B	165.38	Still a big injury mystery and without an update, we have to leave him here.
24	Eduardo Escobar	NYM	2B, 3B	201.13	The Mets are a bit crowded but I think he will find plenty of playing time. I don’t think we see 28 home runs again but 25 is certainly possible.
25	Jean Segura	PHI	2B	178	Segura is kind of like Kolten Wong where he doesn’t excel in one area but helps a little in all five categories.
26	Josh Rojas	ARZ	2B, SS, OF	224.88	Rojas is a popular name for draft and holds due to his playing time path and his multi-eligibility. He is a decent late speed option otherwise.
27	Gavin Lux	LAD	2B, SS	234.25	With the DH coming we will no doubt see more of Gavin Lux. It’s now or never.
28	Andres Gimenez	CLE	2B, SS	236.63	After an impressive campaign with the Mets Gimenez had a disappointing in 2021 with the Guardians. He does have an intriguing skill set though.
29	Jeff McNeil	NYM	2B, OF	304.75	McNeil just looked lost last season. The potential is there, between 2019 and 2020 he had a WRC+ of 141 with an OBP of .384.
30	Abraham Toro	SEA	2B, 3B	254	15 home runs and five stolen bases seem plausible here.
31	Garrett Hampson	COL	2B, OF	257.13	Hampson will give you 10/10 production but the average will drag you down.
32	Cesar Hernandez	WAS	2B	311.5	Sold out for power last season but lost average because of it. He is interesting as he is hitting in front of Soto and Bell which could lead to a ton of runs.
33	Nick Madrigal	CHC	2B	286	If you are in need of average and steals this late in the draft, Madrigal is your guy.
34	Luis Arraez	MIN	2B, 3B, OF	307.13	Think Madrigal but without the speed.
35	Adam Frazier	SEA	2B	334.5	Frazier had that spectacular first half to only cool off big time in the second half. He is in a crowded situation but should still see plenty of PAs.
36	David Fletcher	LAA	2B, SS	337.38	Average, speed and PAs make Fletcher a decent bench bat to have.
37	Wilmer Flores	SF	1B, 2B, 3B	376.63	The Giants like to platoon him but he should still see a bunch of plate appearances.
38	Ha-Seong Kim 김하성	SD	2B, 3B, SS	349.38	Kim will once again battle to see PA’s but the 10/10 potential makes him a decent bench bat.
39	Nick Solak	TEX	2B	366.13	The foot-tapping you hear is me waiting for Solak to reach his potential.
40	Nico Hoerner	CHC	2B	374.25	Hoerner is a solid player who will hit for average with speed, health continues to be the issue.