Secret Second

Second Base has been a weak position for a few years now. Yes, there are some good players, but the difference from tier 1 to tier 2 seems pretty big. Generally you draft a second baseman in the first couple of rounds or the last couple of rounds. But wait, there is a guy who can perform like a high end pick that can be had in middle rounds.
His name is Gordan Beckham, second base, Chicago White Sox. Wait, in my league he is listed as a third baseman, not second.
Correct. At this moment, he is only eligible at 3B, but his position for the White Sox this year will be 2B. So within a week or two,
he will be 2B eligible. This little fact is why you can get him on the cheap. This is why he is a 'Secret Second'.
You see, as a third baseman, he is average. He would not be a top pick, but would make someones fantasy team in most formats. But
average 3B numbers translate to pretty good 2B numbers.
Wait, there's more! He's only 23 and has upside. In 2009, he played in 103 games as a rookie. He put up a .270 AVG, 14 HR, 63
RBIs, and 7 SBs. He can increase all of those this year. That would move him up the third base rankings, but will rocket him up the
second base rankings!
In my AL only league, I picked him up in during the middle rounds. I already had two third basemans, but with his 2B eligibility
coming soon, he will boost that position.
If you haven't had your draft (ummm, better do it soon) then target him for your 2B position in the middle rounds and watch the good
stats roll in. If your draft is over, consider getting him in a trade. You might be able to pull off a good deal, as he is only 3B
eligible right now. The moment he grabs 2B eligibility, his price should go up.
-Scout Monkey Labels: 2nd Baseman, Gordon Beckham, Mark King, Scout Monkey, Second Base



