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

Power or Charles Langstonspeed? 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

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. Jonathan India, Reds NL12
19. Edouard Julien, Twins AL7
20. Gavin Lux, Dodgers NL13
21. Ryan McMahon, Rockies NL14
22. Luis Rengifo, Angels AL8
23. Jorge Polanco, Mariners AL9
24. Whit Merrifield, Phillies 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. Jon Berti, Marlins NL21
34. Amed Rosario-, Rays AL13
35. Davis Schneider, Blue Jays AL14
36. Luis Garcia, Nationals NL22
37. Geraldo Perdomo, Diamondbacks NL23
38. Jose Caballero, Rays AL15
39. Michael Massey, Royals AL16
40. Miguel Vargas, Dodgers NL24