Moneyline presents an analysis of the MLB's second base position looking five years into the future, predicting the top 30 players for the 2030 season. The evaluation considers a myriad of factors, including current statistics, potential for development, and positional transitions that often occur with younger players. Notably, many promising second basemen are former shortstop prospects who have relocated to second base due to depth at shortstop or defensive needs.

Several current standout players are expected to age out or potentially transition to different positions by 2030. These include Ozzie Albies, Jose Altuve, and Marcus Semien, all of whom are projected to be excluded from the rankings due to advancing age and the likelihood of performance decline.

Among the projected selections, Termarr Johnson of the Pittsburgh Pirates emerges as a potential future star, leveraging a highly-touted hitting ability first showcased as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2022 draft. Others, like Max Muncy of the Las Vegas Athletics and Juan Brito of the Cleveland Guardians, are showcasing their promise in the minors and may find their place in the major leagues sooner rather than later. Meanwhile, established players such as Nico Hoerner of the Chicago Cubs and Gleyber Torres of the Detroit Tigers maintain expectations of continuing as impactful second basemen in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.