CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 08: Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians hits a one-run triple off Alek Manoah #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays during the third inning at Progressive Field on May 08, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Ron Schwane/Getty Images)
Week two is in the books. Many players are off to hot starts, while others are picking up the pace after a slow start. Below is a breakdown of the top 10 third basemen. heading into Week 3.
1. Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians
Apr 5, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) grounds out in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Ramirez entered Sunday slashing .533/.588/1.467 with four home runs and five RBI over the last seven days. He hit three home runs on April 4th.
2. Jorge Polanco, Seattle Mariners
Mar 29, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hits an RBI-single against the Athletics during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Polanco has one home run and five RBI in his last 10 at-bats. He is battling an injury, though.
3. Matt Chapman, San Francisco Giants
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 23: Matt Chapman #26 of the San Francisco Giants reacts in the dugout after hitting a three run home run on May 23, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Off to a solid start, Chapman entered Sunday slashing .294/.478/.647 with two home runs and six RBI.
4. Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox
Apr 6, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (2) runs the bases after hitting a three run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Bregman entered Sunday slashing .348/.375/.609 with one home run and four RBI.
5. Gabriel Arias, Cleveland Guardians
Playing a utility role, Arias entered Sunday with one home run and two RBI over the last seven days.
6. Ke’Bryan Hayes, Pittsburgh Pirates
SAN DIEGO, CA – MAY 28: Ke’Bryan Hayes #13 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on May 28, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
In his last 18 at-bats, Hayes has one home run and four RBI.
7. Jose Miranda, Minnesota Twins
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JULY 06: Jose Miranda #64 of the Minnesota Twins bats and reaches base safely for the 12th straight plate appearance against the Houston Astros on July 06, 2024 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)
Miranda is showing signs of heating up after entering Sunday with one home run and five RBI.
8. Josh Smith, Texas Rangers
Smith entered Sunday slashing .300/.364/.600 with one home run over the last seven days.
9. Eugenio Suarez, Arizona Diamondbacks
Mar 28, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third base Eugenio Suarez (28) singles in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Suarez entered Sunday with one home run and four RBI in the past week. The home run increased his total to five on the season.
10. Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 26: Junior Caminero #1 of the Tampa Bay Rays at bat during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on September 26, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Rutherford/Getty Images)
He wasn’t as good last week as he was in the opening week, but the possible AL ROTY is still off to a strong start.
