WTH 25-Man Roster - Second Base

As posted over the weekend, LHP Fernando Abad won the seventh spot on the WTH roster as our first left-handed relief pitcher.  Close runners-up included Pat Urkfitz and Colton Pitkin.  Go here for more info on the What the Heck 25-Man Roster.

Next, let's pick our second baseman.  I found a couple of surprises when I compiled this list.  First of all, there are very few players in the system who are being used almost exclusively at second base and that was the basis I used in order to determine who would go on the list.  (Players who are being used at multiple infield positions will be voted on later for a utility infield position.)  Secondly, Yonathan Mejia hadn't really been on my radar previously, but he put up some good offensive numbers (except for power numbers) and very few errors so I think, at 19, he bears watching in the coming season.

Of these players, Delino DeShields, Jr. brings the most upside and excitement due to his pure speed and athletic ability.  Although his 2011 offensive numbers aren't that impressive, keep in mind that he only turned 19 in August and that his numbers improved significantly as the season progressed.  And of course, Josh Magee brought some excitement to the Appy League this year with his 12 hits in 12 consecutive at-bats.

With that said, here are their 2011 numbers.  After you look them over, please vote in the poll.