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Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers: Later-Round Values (2025)

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In this article below you'll find some of our 2025 staff picks for second base fantasy baseball draft sleepers and later-round value picks for 2025 fantasy baseball drafts. At RotoBaller, we are always looking to identify fantasy baseball draft sleepers to help fantasy managers crush their upcoming drafts. We continue our late-round series by reviewing the second base position.

Below are some late-round picks who could be a bargain come draft day -- players for you to consider drafting in your season-long leagues this season. Are their ADPs undervalued? Will they make significant fantasy contributions and become a priority late-round draft target? Read on to see our take.

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Jackson Holliday, Baltimore Orioles

Even after a terrible rookie season, there's still plenty of hype surrounding 21-year-old Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday. Yes, his rookie season was a letdown, but we can't forget that he's still only 21 years old and was playing high school baseball just three years ago.

 

With that said, there are some concerns with his profile moving forward, as Holliday struck out 33.2% of the time with Baltimore last season with a 75% zone contact rate and 66% overall contact rate. Holliday was supposed to be a high-average hitter with modest power and speed, but the profile has shifted a bit, and Holliday hasn't lived up to expectations in the contact department throughout his professional career.

But even if he's more of a .260 type of hitter, Holliday could flirt with 20 home runs and 20 steals annually and produce a 45.1% hard-hit rate and 95th-percentile sprint speed in 2024. He should get the first crack at second base for Baltimore this year, but he's going to need to hit to keep that spot.

-- Eric Cross - RotoBaller

 

Thairo Estrada, Colorado Rockies

Colorado Rockies second baseman Thairo Estrada took a significant step back in 2024. He was on the Giants at the time and slashed just .217/.247/.343 with nine home runs, 47 RBI, 43 runs, and two stolen bases in 96 games.

This was a far cry from the 14 home runs and 23 steals he contributed with a .271 batting average in 2023. He dealt with a wrist injury at the end of May, which may have hampered his performance for the rest of the season.

Luckily for Estrada, he'll be playing half of his games in Coors Field after signing with the Rockies on a one-year, $3.25 million deal. This gives him late-round sleeper appeal, as his contact-heavy approach would play nicely in his new home.

ATC is projecting him to slash .259/.302/.397 with 12 home runs, 52 RBI, 55 runs, and 11 stolen bases in 464 plate appearances. He is basically free with an ADP of 332, and it's worth taking the chance to see if he opens the season looking like the 2023 version of himself.

-- Jeremy Heist - RotoBaller

 

Connor Norby, Miami Marlins

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby is locked into everyday playing time in 2025 after getting a brief 45-game sample in his rookie year. He was traded to Miami at the trade deadline, where he ended up slashing .247/.315/.445 with seven home runs, 17 RBI, 29 runs, and three stolen bases in 36 games for his new team down the stretch.

He showed off an exciting combo of power and speed, sporting an impressive 14.8% barrel rate and 47% sweet-spot rate while flashing a 94th-percentile sprint speed. Between the majors and minors in 2024, he combined for 26 home runs and 16 steals in 139 games.

 

However, he struck out at a 33% clip, which is an unsustainable rate for success. Even in the minors, his strikeout rate was 28%, which suggests this is a flaw in his game and not just being overwhelmed with his first taste of major league pitching.

ATC is projecting him to slash .241/.304/.405 with 17 home runs, 60 runs, 68 RBI, and nine stolen bases over 546 plate appearances in 2025, but he can outperform those numbers if he can put the ball into play more often. He's worth a late-round flier at his current ADP of 269.

-- Jeremy Heist - RotoBaller

 

Brandon Lowe, Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe is an intriguing power target as a middle infielder late in drafts. Last season, the 30-year-old hit at least 20 long balls with at least 58 RBI and 56 runs for the second-straight campaign.

In 2024, Lowe held a .244/.311/.473 slash line, which was nearly identical to the .231/.328/.443 slash line he posted in 2023. Lowe generated a 44.7% hard-hit rate and a 12.4% barrel rate, which were both significantly above the average marks.

In addition, he generated a stellar 39.6% LA sweet-spot rate and a .485 xSLG, which placed him in the 94th and 91st percentiles, respectively, among qualified hitters. Lowe also raised his fly-ball rate to 31.6%, which was his highest mark since his 2021 breakout, which is a promising sign for his power output heading into 2025.

More importantly, Lowe will call George M. Steinbrenner Field home in 2025, which has the exact dimensions as Yankee Stadium. Their typical home park, Tropicana Field, was damaged during Hurricane Milton. Over the past three seasons, left-handed bats have hit the third-most home runs at Yankee Stadium, another positive sign for Lowe's 2025 projection.

Being drafted as the No. 22 second baseman on NFBC drafts with an ADP of 239 makes Lowe a great upside pick as a middle infield with high power upside.

-- Andy Smith - RotoBaller

 

Kristian Campbell, Boston Red Sox

Boston Red Sox prospect Kristian Campbell is one of baseball's most highly anticipated youngsters. Last year's Minor League Hitter of the Year, he slashed .330/.439/.558 (180 OPS+) with 32 doubles, 20 home runs, and 24 stolen bases.

 

Equipped with a refined plate approach, an impressive bat, and excellent speed, Campbell is projected to succeed at the big-league level. The only question is when he will debut. Heading into the 2025 season, Campbell is fighting for a place in Boston's starting lineup, with David Hamilton currently projected to start the year at second base (Campbell's primary position).

But even if he doesn't earn the job right out of spring training, the Red Sox probably won't keep Campbell in Triple-A for very long. All things considered, he has the talent to run away with the American League Rookie of the Year Award.

-- Wade Smith - RotoBaller



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