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2024 second base rankings: Iron man Marcus Semien leads AL, depth rules NL

steve gardner, usa today
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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.

Over the past five full MLB seasons, iron man Marcus Semien has missed a total of four games.
Over the past five full MLB seasons, iron man Marcus Semien has missed a total of four games.

Fantasy baseball second base rankings for 2024

  1. Mookie Betts, Dodgers NL1

  2. Marcus Semien, Rangers AL1

  3. Ozzie Albies, Braves NL2

  4. Jose Altuve, Astros AL2

  5. Nico Hoerner, Cubs NL3

  6. Matt McLain, Reds NL4

  7. Ha-seong Kim, Padres NL5

  8. Gleyber Torres, Yankees AL3

  9. Bryson Stott, Phillies NL6

  10. Thairo Estrada, Giants NL7

  11. Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks NL8

  12. Andres Gimenez, Guardians AL4

  13. Zack Gelof, A's AL5

  14. Luis Arraez, Marlins NL9

  15. Tommy Edman, Cardinals NL10

  16. Nolan Gorman, Cardinals NL11

  17. Brandon Drury, Angels AL6

  18. Edouard Julien, Twins AL7

  19. Jorge Polanco, Mariners AL8

  20. Jonathan India, Reds NL12

  21. Ryan McMahon, Rockies NL13

  22. Luis Rengifo, Angels AL9

  23. Whit Merrifield, Phillies NL14

  24. Gavin Lux, Dodgers NL15

  25. Brendan Donovan, Cardinals NL16

  26. Jeff McNeil, Mets NL17

  27. Brandon Lowe, Rays AL10

  28. Jake Cronenworth, Padres NL18

  29. Jordan Westburg, Orioles AL11

  30. Brice Turang, Brewers NL19

  31. Brendan Rodgers, Rockies NL20

  32. Zach McKinstry, Tigers AL12

  33. Jose Caballero, Rays AL13

  34. Davis Schneider, Blue Jays AL14

  35. Luis Garcia, Nationals NL22

  36. Geraldo Perdomo, Diamondbacks NL23

  37. Amed Rosario, Rays AL15

  38. Michael Massey, Royals AL16

  39. Liover Peguero, Pirates NL24

  40. Miguel Vargas, Dodgers NL25

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fantasy baseball second base rankings: Top 40 for 2024