Entering the 2010 season, the top second baseman in the National League included: Chase Utley (Philadelphia), Dan Uggla (Florida), and Brandon Phillips (Cincinnati).
At the mid-way point of the season, Phillips is making a case to be considered the best. Martin Prado is emerging as a superstar in Atlanta, but does not have all the tools Phillips has.
The chart below clearly shows Phillips is the most complete second sacker in the league.
Player Avg. HR RBI Steals Fielding% errors
Phillips .302 12 30 10 .995 2
Prado .332 10 39 4 .990 4
Uggla .285 16 51 2 .978 9
Utley .277 11 37 5 .973 10
I am sure all general managers would be content with any of these four, but I believe many would prefer Phillips.
GO REDS!
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