When it comes to playing second base, there is very little that teams don’t ask. At the plate, they are asked to hit for average, contact, and a little pop. On the basepaths, they need to be fast and aggressive. Defensively, they must be smart are quick.MLB The Show 23has the task of ranking the players who best fulfill the role.
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Defense can sometimes be an afterthought among fans, but being able to take away hits and get an extra out with a quick turn is not something to be ignored. The best second basemen inMLB The Show 23are always in high demand since they have more at-bats and defensive opportunities than some of the other positions.
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The Twins are a very well-rounded team and that is a credit to players like Polanco that answer the call in clutch situations.
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The Rays are ateam that could use an upgrade at the first baseman position. But in the meantime, Lowe is providing the same amount of power yet from the second base position.
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Torres isn’t afraid to hit with power. He fits the Yankees' system as well as the modern analytics with some big pop from a second baseman.
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Forgamers who want to be a closer for a team with potential, the Cubs are a good choice. Hoerner provides excellent support with the glove and makes his way on base frequently.
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The Mets do have one ofthe best first basemen in baseball, but experts don’t overlook McNeil who is one of the best contact hitters in the game.
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Up the middle, the Bravescould use another shortstopbut they are more than happy with their second baseman. Albies has consistently come through in the clutch on both ends of the ball.
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The Red Sox usually find a way to be one ofthe best teams in the league. They can that their savvy pickup of Story for that as he has uncharacteristic power without sacrificing speed and defense.
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The formula for winning in Cleveland has involved timely hitting from Gimenez combined with one ofthe best closers in baseballfinishing out the game.
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Led by one ofthe best starting pitchers in all of baseball, the Rangers count on Semien in the field and at the plate and he frequently comes through for big wins in Texas.
Last year’s World Series champs are unsurprisingly fantastic, led by Altuve, who can slug home runs as well as get on base.The team could use a catcherbut they’re loaded at every other position.
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