1. New York Yankees - Robinson Cano
Cano in 2010 had one of his best seasons in his career and for the first time in Yankees history he has put second base back on the map for the Yanks. He is now known as one of the best in game, not just at second base but also when it comes to hitting. Cano can put the ball anywhere on the field and can also run with the best. His speed, power and arm ability at second is one of the best in the game; Robbie Cano can do it all. He is also still in the prime of his career at 27 years old and can still play this game for another 10 to 15 years if he stays healthy. Cano in 2010 came very close at winning the 2010 AL MVP award and in 2010 he also made his first ever All-Star game it’s a crime that he hasn't been in more All-Star games, but he has won 2 AL Sliver Slugger award, won the 2010 AL Gold Glove award and helped the Yankees win their 27th World Series title in 2009. In 2010 Cano batted .319, hit 29 home runs, and drove in 109 RBI's, his postseason number aren't too bad either batting .248, hitting 6 home runs, and driving in 20 RBI's. Robbie can you say BOOM!
2. Philadelphia Phillies - Chase Utley
Chase Utley, one of the best second baseman in the NL and in Phillies history. It not often that you get a power hitter at second base and Utley has put a new meaning in the word "POWER" at second base. Utley came up with the Phillies in 2003 and before anyone knew it he would be the face of this team for many years to come. He has helped the Phils win 4 straight NL East Division title in 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010, won 2 NL League Pennants in 2008 and 2009, and won a World Series title in 2008. Not only is he a great hitter, but he is one of the best fielders in the game but somehow doesn't have a gold glove, that might be the only thing he is overlooked for but either way he is a team player and cares about the players in his club house and winning another title. In 2010 Utley had an off year due to a thumb injure where he would miss a good 2 months of the 2010 season but when he played he batted .275, hit 16 home runs, and drove in 65 RBI's, he has also won 4 NL Sliver Slugger awards. In the postseason Utley has been clutch for the Phils batting .243, hit 10 home runs, and drove in 24 RBI's. The "CASE" will be on in 2011.
3. Boston Red Sox - Dustin Pedroia
When you think of Dustin Pedroia you think of a small guy with a big bat. This guy is one of the game’s best hitters for a guy who is only 5'9. He is the peace to the Red Sox puzzle and might have been one of the key reasons why their infield was so bad last year. Pedrioa missed the second half to the 2010 season due to a broken foot. Other than him being injured when he is healthy he is a force like no other between hitting and fielding. He has been with the Sox for 5 years and has helped the Red Sox win their second World Series title in 2007 in his full rookie season and that’s when he really showed that he is for real. In 2010 when he was healthy he batted .288, hit 12 home runs, and drove in drove 42 RBI's. In his career he has won the 2007 AL Rookie of the Year award, won the 2008 AL Sliver Slugger award, the 2008 AL Gold Glove award, and the 2008 AL MVP award. In the postseason he has been one of the best hitters batting .252, hit 5 home runs, and drove in 18 RBI's. In 2011 now that the "LITTLE" man is healthy he is going to do his thing.
4. Atlanta Braves - Dan Uggla
During the 2010 offseason the Braves traded for Dan Uggla to play second base and fill in that power role in their line-up. Uggla is another guy that puts a new meaning in the word "POWER" at second base. Now Uggla might get overlooked in the division he plays in because of Chase Utley but he was to play in another division he might be the best second baseman in another division. Uggla who was a long time member of the Florida Marlins was a key member their ball club but had to part ways. Now Uggla has never been in the postseason or won his team a division title but he is going to be a good player for the Braves. He is a good fielder and is probably the second best hitting second baseman in the NL. Uggla in 2010 hit .287, hit 33 home runs, and drove in 105 RBI's and that help earned him to win his first NL Sliver Slugger award.
5. Texas Rangers - Ian Kinsler
Now Kinsler is an example of a second baseman underrated in the American League and maybe in all of baseball. Maybe playing for the Rangers might have something to do with it, but either way he is a great hitter and fielder when it comes down to the bottom line. Kinsler who has played with the Rangers his whole career since 2006 has never won any awards and like I said "UNDERRATED" but he has made the AL All-Star team twice in 2008 and 2010, he also batted .286, 9 home runs, and 45 RBI's during the regular season in 2010. In 2010 he helped the Texas Rangers win their first American League West Division title since 1999, help win their the first playoff series, help win their first AL League Pennant, and helped the Rangers get to their first World Series match up but in the end the Rangers didn't complete their goal on winning the World Series as the lost to the San Francisco Giants. In Kinsler's first postseason he batted .292, hit 3 home runs and drove in 9 RBI's.
Players who just missed the list.
6. San Franciscon Giants - Freddy Sanchez 2010 - BA .292, 7 home runs, 47 RBI's
7. Cincinnati Reds - Brandon Phillips 2010 - BA .275, 18 home runs, 59 RBI's
8. Milwaukee Brewers - Rickie Weeks 2010 - BA .269, 29 home runs, 83 RBI's
9. Arizona Diamondbacks - Kelly Johnson 2010 - BA .284, 26 home runs, 71 RBI's
10. San Diego Padres - Jason Bartlett 2010 - BA . 254, 4 home runs, 47 RBI's
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