Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Value Picks For Points Leagues (2025)

March 23, 2025

Joey's top second base (2B) fantasy baseball sleepers and draft targets for H2H points leagues in 2025. His favorite value picks for points leagues.

The second base position in fantasy is not as deep as in recent seasons. Mookie Betts is the only player with second-base eligibility going within the first two rounds. After that, Ketel Marte, Jose Altuve, and Ozzie Albies come off the board between the third and fifth rounds. 

Given that this position doesn't have many top-heavy players in 2025, chances are most fantasy managers will have to wait to select their first second baseman in the middle-to-late rounds of drafts. The good news, though, is that there are plenty of solid value picks that managers can pivot to after pick 85. 

So, who are the best value picks at the second base position in points leagues heading into the 2025 season? Let's dive in and find out.

Jordan Westburg, 2B/3B, Baltimore Orioles

ADP: 89.7

Although Jordan Westburg will start most games at third base this season, the Baltimore Orioles infielder will have second-base eligibility as well. That makes him one of the better value picks at the position entering fantasy baseball drafts. Westburg is coming off an All-Star campaign in 2024 and should be in a great spot to post even better numbers this year. 

Westburg hit .264 at the plate with 18 home runs, 26 doubles, 63 RBI, and six stolen bases across 107 games last season. His xwOBA (.353), expected batting average (.281), expected slugging (.491), and barrel rate (11.8 percent) also all ranked extremely well in 2024. So, there's reason to believe that he can take an even bigger step offensively this year. 

I can't stop drafting #Birdland Jordan Westburg. 💥

90th %ile xBA/xSLG, .264/.314/.481, 18 HRs (more to come w/ Camden Yards tweaks)
80th %ile barrel/hard-hit rates
92nd %ile sprint speed 🚀🔥
FIRE ME UP (93.6 ADP @TheReal_NFC )#FantasyBaseball pic.twitter.com/5Ht2BAY9QC

— Andy Smith (@A_Smith_FS) January 27, 2025

If Westburg didn't fracture his hand at the end of July, he was well on his way to a top fantasy finish in points leagues. His 3.4 points per game on Fantrax ranked tied for fifth among all second basemen last season, and he should be a strong fantasy option once again. The 26-year-old definitely has the skill set to contribute solid fantasy numbers in a top offense in 2025. 

Bryson Stott, 2B, Philadelphia Phillies

ADP: 153.7

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott didn't have the best year offensively last season. He hit .245 with 11 home runs, 19 doubles, and 57 RBI across 148 games. Those stats were down from his 2023 numbers in his breakout campaign (.285 batting average, 15 home runs, 32 doubles, and 62 RBI).

As a result, some fantasy managers might be avoiding Stott in drafts this season. He doesn't have much power, and a .245 batting average won't cut it in point-league formats. However, he's a better pick than managers might realize at this point in drafts.

While the Phillies infielder doesn't have the biggest power at the plate, he can still be a consistent second base option in fantasy.  Stott's squared-up rate (29.7 percent) ranked in the 86th percentile last year, and his speed on the basepaths continues to be a major factor. He has stolen 30-plus bases in back-to-back seasons. In addition, the 27-year-old doesn't strike out a ton, as he has a 15.9 percent strikeout rate since 2023. 

That makes him a value pick at his 153.7 ADP. He is just two years removed from finishing as the 2B8 on Fantrax in points leagues and should be a safer option for fantasy managers in the later rounds. Given that Stott played through an elbow injury in 2024, expect a better overall season at the plate for the young second baseman. 

Jackson Holliday, 2B, Baltimore Orioles

ADP: 197.3

In his first taste of the big leagues last season, Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday struggled mightily. He went 2-for-34 at the plate in his first 10 games before being sent back down to Triple-A. Even in his return to the majors in late July, Holiday hit just .218 with five home runs, four doubles, and 22 RBI over his final 50 contests. 

There aren't many positive things to take away from Holliday's first season. He looked overmatched at the plate and had a whopping 33.2% strikeout rate across 208 plate appearances. But at this point in drafts, the 21-year-old is a low-risk, high-reward selection.

Jackson Holliday is starting to swing it a little bit folks pic.twitter.com/bDcim68Nu0

— Barstool Baseball (@StoolBaseball) March 1, 2025

He is a former No. 1 overall prospect, and his potential was shown at times throughout last season. From July 31 to August 17, Holliday hit .283 with five home runs, one double, one triple, and 14 RBI across 16 games. That 16-game span also included a stretch in which the second baseman hit a home run in three straight contests. 

So, why not select Holliday at his 197.3 ADP? There is little to lose by selecting him this late in drafts, but there is much to gain. He can finally put it together at the plate and live up to that prospect status. The Orioles infielder also wants to steal 20 bases in 2025, potentially making him an even better fantasy option throughout the year. 

Jonathan India, 2B, Kansas City Royals

ADP: 222.7

Second baseman Jonathan India was traded from the Cincinnati Reds to the Kansas City Royals this offseason. However, this move to Kansas City could actually help India's fantasy value in points leagues. He has been hitting leadoff for the Royals in spring training, which could lead to more run-scoring opportunities since he'll be hitting in front of Bobby Witt Jr. 

India has always been a solid fantasy contributor in points leagues, and that should be no different in 2025. He is coming off a season in which he hit .248 with 15 home runs, 28 doubles, 58 RBI, and 13 stolen bases across 151 games. That helped him finish with the sixth-most fantasy points on Fantrax last year. Therefore, the infielder is being slept on at his 222.7 ADP. 

Hello Jonathan India 👋🏼

First spring AB for the new #Royals leadoff hitter. pic.twitter.com/ilhfGvabRu

— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) February 21, 2025

Although India has not been able to get back to that 20-homer season, he does a bit of everything to be a worthy pick in the later rounds. Considering his xwOBA (.352), expected batting average (.266), launch angle sweet-spot rate (39.3 percent), and walk rate (12.6 percent) all ranked in the top 20 percent of the league last year, he should be able to finish with similar numbers in 2025. 

India has totaled at least 15 home runs, 55 RBI, 23 doubles, and 13 stolen bases in consecutive seasons. Assuming he scores more than 80 runs, hitting atop Kansas City's lineup this season, the 28-year-old should remain a reliable second base option for fantasy managers. 

Jake Cronenworth, 1B/2B, San Diego Padres

ADP: 272.2

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth is often slept on in fantasy drafts but always seems to produce in points leagues. He just finished with the 10th most fantasy points on Fantrax among all second basemen last year behind an all-around solid campaign. Cronenworth hit .241 with 17 home runs, 29 doubles, and 83 RBI in 155 games. 

Those numbers aresolid for a player you will be picking up in the last round of your drafts. If he can stay healthy in 2025, fantasy managers should expect very similar numbers for Cronenworth. He has hit at least 17 home runs and driven in over 80 runs in two of the past three seasons. The only reason he didn't reach those marks in 2023 was due to a broken wrist that caused him to miss multiple weeks. 

As a result, if you are looking for a cheap second base option in the later rounds, Cronenworth could be a nice target. His expected batting average (.259) was higher than his actual batting average (.241) in 2024, and the two-time All-Star should continue to see plenty of RBI opportunities in this San Diego lineup. He hit third for most of last season. 

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