Mar 29, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg (11) hits a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-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 third basemen heading into week 2.
1. 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
The top hitter in baseball has four home runs, seven RBI, and 16 total bases through three games.
2. Jordan Westburg, Baltimore Orioles
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 02: Jordan Westburg #11 of the Baltimore Orioles hits a single against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning of Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on October 02, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
In 13 at-bats, Westburg has three home runs and 15 total bases.
3. 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)
In his first two games, Arenado is slashing .500/.556/1.000.
4. Ryan McMahon, Colorado Rockies
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JUNE 30: Ryan McMahon #24 of the Colorado Rockies celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the second inning from a balk from Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
McMahon has four hits in his first seven at-bats.
5. Jeimer Candelario, Cincinnati Reds
Mar 29, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Jeimer Candelario (3) dodges a wild pitch in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
Through two games, Candelario has three hits and three total bases.
6. 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)
Caminero is slashing .444/.444/.556.
7. Jazz Chisholm Jr., New York Yankees
TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 18: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #13 of the New York Yankees poses for a portrait during the New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 18, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Chisholm has one home run and five total bases.
8. Alec 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 has two RBI and five total bases in two games.
9. Austin Riley, Atlanta Braves
ATLANTA, GA – MAY 14: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves hits an RBI double in the eighth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at Truist Park on May 14, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Brett Davis/Getty Images)
Riley has one home run, one RBI, and six total bases in two games.
10. 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 has two hits through his first eight at-bats.
