NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 3: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts after hitting an RBI double during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on June 3, 2023 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
After waiting all winter, MLB’s Opening Day is Thursday. The much-anticipated 2025 season is about to kick off, and below are the top 10 first basemen heading into Week 1 of the 2025 season:
1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays
TORONTO, ON – AUGUST 13: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 Jr. of Toronto Blue Jays swings against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on August 13, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Guerrero Jr. finished 2024 with 30 home runs, 103 RBI, and a .323 average.
2. Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 22: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies is congratulated by Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies after hitting a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on August 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Harper saw a power resurgence, finishing last season with 30 home runs and 87 RBI.
3. Luis Arraez, San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 28: Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run on a single by Jurickson Profar #10 during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Petco Park on May 28, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Arraez enters 2025 with three straight seasons of 200+ hits.
4. Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 17: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on August 17, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
2024 was a down year, but Freeman finished with a .282 average, 22 home runs, and 89 RBI.
5. Christian Walker, Houston Astros
Walkers joins the Astros for 2025 after finishing last season with 26 home runs and 84 RBI as a member of the Diamondbacks.
6. Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 30: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Olson took a step back in 2024 but finished with 29 home runs and 98 RBI.
7. 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’s first full season saw him hit 21 home runs while driving in 65 runners.
8. Vinnie Pasquantino, Kansas City Royals
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JULY 31: Vinnie Pasquantino #9 of the Kansas City Royals hits a two run home run in the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 31, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Pasquantino leaped in 2024 reaching 19 home runs while posting 97 RBI.
9. Josh Bell, Washington Nationals
Bell rejoins Washington in 2025 after finishing 2024 with 19 home runs and 71 RBI as a member of Miami and Arizona.
10. Yandy Diaz, Tampa Bay Rays
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – AUGUST 12: Yandy Diaz #2 of the Tampa Bay Rays hits a double during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on August 12, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
A consistent hitter, Diaz finished 2024 with 14 home runs, 65 RBI, and a .281 average.
