Apr 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Apr 2, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
The 2025 MLB season has finished its third week. Many players are continuing at their torrid pace, while others are starting to come around; however, many are still figuring out how to overcome their early-season struggles. Below are the top 10 first basemen heading into Week 4. Please note that position players qualify for weekly power rankings based on a fixed number of at-bats accumulated in the previous week.
1. Tyler Soderstrom, Athletics
Mar 27, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom (21) celebrates while running the bases after hitting a solo-home run against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Last week, Soderstrom slashed .300/.440/.750 with three home runs and five RBI.
2. Ty France, Minnesota Twins
Apr 9, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Ty France (13) hits a home run during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
France is coming off a strong week finishing with two home runs and five RBI.
3. Spencer Torkelson, Detroit Tigers
Mar 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Detroit Tigers first base Spencer Torkelson (20) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Torkelson finished last week with six hits, two home runs, and six RBI.
4. Pete Alonso, New York Mets
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 27: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets watches the flight of his fifth inning two-run home run against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field on April 27, 2024 in New York City. The home run was the 200th of Alonso’s career. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Last week, Alonso led all first basemen with 10 hits and finished with one home run and eight RBI.
5. Michael Busch, Chicago Cubs
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 17: Michael Busch #29 of the Chicago Cubs bats during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on April 17, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cubs defeated the Diamondbacks 5-3. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Busch put together a great week with seven hits, three doubles, one triple, one home run, and five RBI.
6. Jonathan Aranda, Tamp Bay Rays
Apr 5, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda (62) hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Last week, Aranda hit one home run and drove in four runs.
7. Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
Mar 27, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) reacts after scoring a run during the tenth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
Harper finished last week with one home run and three RBI.
8. Nolan Schanuel, Los Angeles Angels
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Nolan Schanuel #18 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a two-run single against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 29, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Schanuel continued his strong start to the week with one home run and two RBI.
9. Paul Goldschmidt, New York Yankees
Apr 5, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (48) hits an RBI single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Goldschmidt finished last week with nine hits and two RBI.
10. Josh Naylor, Arizona Diamondbacks
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Naylor (22) at bat in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
Last week, Naylor posted five hits, two doubles, and two RBI.
