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
The first week of the 2025 season has passed. Numerous players are off to a hot start. Below is a breakdown of the top ten first basemen heading into week 2.
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
Soderstrom enters Week 2 with two home runs and 12 total bases.
2. Kyle Manzardo, Cleveland Guardians
Mar 27, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Kyle Manzardo (9) hits an RBI double against the Kansas City Royals during the tenth inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
The Guardians first baseman has one home run and four RBI through two games.
3. Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Cincinnati Reds
Mar 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (33) bats against the San Francisco Giants in the eighth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Encarnacion-Strand has one home run and eight total bases through his first two games.
4. 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
Through three games, Torkelson is slashing .444/.643/.889 with one home run and five walks.
5. 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)
In nine at-bats, Harper has one home run and six total bases.
6. Jake Cronenworth, San Diego Padres
Mar 29, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (9) hits a ground rule double during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images
In his first 10 at-bats, Cronenworth has one home run, one RBI, and seven total bases.
7. 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)
In his first two games, Pasquantino has one home run and three RBI.
8. Nathaniel Lowe, Washington Nationals
Mar 7, 2025; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (33) hits a single against the New York Mets during the third inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Lowe’s first season in Washington sees him with one home run and three RBI through two games.
9. Wilmer Flores, San Francisco Giants
Mar 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (41) at bat in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Flores is tied for first among first basemen with two home runs.
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
