Second Base Rankings and Projections

Second base is a position that is very top heavy but deeper than most fantasy players seem to think. After Robinson Cano's breakout year and the injuries that held down Dustin Pedroia, Chase Utley and (once again) Ian Kinsler, there is now a debate as to whether or not Utley is still the class of his position. While you could go back and forth on this, I think it is safe to say that Cano has joined Utley's level. Pedroia and Kinsler both have the ability to breakout and join the top tier of second basemen as well. While Kinsler comes with injury baggage, Pedroia has a very reckless style that could scare off some fantasy owners. All four these guys would be great to have at second base in 2011, but, I think something happens after they are all off the draft board. The drop off after these guys is significant. It appears that many fantasy owners are willing to overpay for 2010 numbers that I don't expect to see repeated in 2011. To view my complete second base projections, click here.