Prior to 2019, there had never been more than eight second-base-eligible players to hit 25 or more home runs in a single season. Since that season, there have been three seasons where nine second-base-eligible players hit 25 or more home runs: 2019, 2021 and last season (only four hit 25 or more in 2022; 2020 was the COVID year, so we don’t count it). In the 19 seasons from 2000-218, there were 60 individual seasons of 25 or more home runs from a second baseman. There have been 30 alone in the last five seasons. Second base is now much more than high averages and stolen bases. It is a power premium position and should be treated as such. Mookie Betts, Marcus Semien and Ozzie Albies lead the way for a group that is deeper than they appear. Injuries cost Jose Altuve, Brandon Lowe, Jonathan India and Nolan Gorman managers production and value, but a handful of productive rookies (Matt McLain whose season was cut short by an injury but was wonderful prior, Zack Gelof who was a bright light in a dark season for the A’s, Eduoard Julien, Enmanuel Valdez), youngsters (Bryson Stott who improved in every way in his sophomore year, Nico Hoerner, Andres Gimenez) and veterans (Ha-seong Kim, Gleyber Torres, Ryan McMahon, Brandon Drury, Tommy Edman) provided depth and value. Not to mention Luis “Challenge .400” Arraez, who hit .354, walked more than he struck out, but only hit ten home runs. Second base is deeper and younger than it has been, with value available all over the league.

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