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)
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 catchers, first basemen, second basemen, and third basemen heading into Week 1 of the 2025 season.
1. Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians
DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 30: James Karinchak #99 of the Cleveland Guardians (C) with catcher Bo Naylor #23 and third baseman Jose Ramirez #11during a game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on September 30, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
There’s no better third baseman than Ramirez, and the Guardian is coming off a career year with 39 home runs, 118 RBI, and 41 stolen bases.
2. Manny Machado, San Diego Padres
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JULY 14: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 and Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres react after a home run by Machado during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Machado capped off another consistent season in 2024 finishing with 29 home runs, 105 RBI, and 11 stolen bases.
3. Rafael Devers, Boston Red Sox
ARLINGTON, TX – AUGUST 02: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field on August 2, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
A move to first base, in 2025, is likely, but Devers finished 2024 with 28 home runs and 83 RBI.
4. Alex Bregman, Boston Red Sox
Bregman joins Boston in 2025 after finishing 2024 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI in his last season with the Astros.
5. Eugenio Suarez, Arizona Diamondbacks
Suarez finished his first season in Arizona with 30 home runs and 101 RBI.
6. Jake Burger, Texas Rangers
Burger joins Texas, moving to first base, after finishing 2024 with 29 home runs and 76 RBI with Miami.
7. 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)
Chapman saw a resurgence in power finishing 2024 with 27 home runs and 78 RBI.
8. Alex Bohm, Philadelphia Phillies
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – JULY 15: Alec Bohm #28 of Philadelphia Phillies hits in the semi-final during the T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field on July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Gene Wang/Getty Images)
Bohm finished 2024 with back-to-back seasons of 15+ home runs and 97 RBI.
9. Christopher Morel, Tampa Bay Rays
Morel finished 2024 with 21 home runs, 60 RBI, and eight stolen bases.
10. Nolan Arenado, St. Louis Cardinals
ST LOUIS, MO – JUNE 29: Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Busch Stadium on June 29, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jeff Curry/Getty Images)
2024 saw a down year, but Arenado finished with 16 home runs and 71 RBI.
