Top 5 Second Basemen 2020 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Playing second base in the majors may not seem like it was that important of a position in the majors.  However, second is one of those positions that will turn the double play or get the fly balls in the short outfield. The position also offers a chance to provide some of the better offensive power as well at times, but also speed as well. So who is the top 5 second basemen in 2020? It is time to find out now.

Gleyber Torres is coming in for the Yankees playing at second and shortstop. Torres is young at only 23, but he is one of the best in the majors and his tickets and fame is only going to continue to rise. Torres last year ended up hitting at a clip of .278 with 90 runners brought home, but hit a total of 38 homers.

Ketel Marte is coming in playing for Arizona and he is one player that has done really well in building up his stock.  Marte has played really well for the Diamondbacks and has a great salary for the team that will not kill the salary cap. This year Marte ended up hitting at a clip of .329 with 32 homers and 92 runners brought home.

Jonathan Villar is coming into this year playing for the Marlins. The Marlins are one team that could really see Villar start to flourish even in playing for Miami. Last year Villar hit at a clip of .274 with 24 homers and 73 runners brought home.

Ozzie Albies could really become one of the best young talents and playing for the Braves it could really help the Braves at second for a long period of time. Last year Albies played really well for the Braves. Albies ended up hitting at a clip of .295 with 24 homers and brought home 86 runners on the day.

Jose Altuve is one player that has played great for the Astros in the most recent games. However, Altuve is one player that could end up dominating the season and look great in the games this year. Altuve last year ended up hitting at a clip of .298 with 31 homers and with a total of 74 runners brought home.